Gender Masculine
Meaning & History
From the Germanic name Adalwolf, which meant "noble wolf" from the Germanic elements adal "noble" and wulf. It was borne by several Swedish kings as a first or second name, most notably by Gustav II Adolf in the 17th century. Association with Adolf Hitler (1889-1945), the leader of the Nazi party in Germany during World War II, has lessened the use of this name.
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animals, Berserk characters, canines, currently out of the US top 1000, history, Hunters characters, Leo Tolstoy characters, Mahoutsukai no Yome characters, murderers, Philip K. Dick characters, Robert A. Heinlein characters, Swedish royal family, The Man in the High Castle characters, tyrants, William Faulkner characters, world leaders
Sources & References
- Förstemann, Ernst. Altdeutsches Namenbuch. Bonn, 1900, page 158.
