This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is Old Germanic; and the meaning contains the keyword wolf.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Adalwulf m GermanicMeans "noble wolf", derived from Old High German
adal "noble" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf." See also
Adolf.
Aginulf m GermanicFrom the Germanic elements
agin "edge of a sword" (which is an extended form of
ag - see
Agmund) and
wulf "wolf".
Aldulf m GermanicMeans "old wolf", derived from Gothic
alds (
alt in Old High German) "old" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf." The name might also be a metathesis of
Adalwulf (see
Adolf).
Arnulfr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
ǫrn "eagle" and
ulfr "wolf".
Arulf m GermanicThe meaning and origin of the first element in this Germanic name is rather uncertain, and so there are various possibilities to the name's meaning. The most likely possibility is that the first element is derived from Proto-Germanic
aran or
arna "eagle" (
ara in Gothic and
arn in Old High German)... [
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Audulf m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
auda "wealth, property" (also see
Audovacar) combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Auðulfr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
auðr "prosperity, fortune, riches" and
ulfr "wolf".
Baldulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
bald "bold, brave" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Barnulf m GermanicDerived from Gothic
barn (synonymous with Scottish
bairn) "child" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Bernulf m Germanic, Dutch, GermanDerived from Proto-Germanic
beran or
bernu "bear" (
bero and
bern in Old High German) combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Bertulf m Germanic, GermanDerived from Old High German
beraht "bright" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Björnúlfr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
björn "bear" combined with Old Norse
úlfr "wolf." Icelandic equivalent of
Bernolf.
Borgulfr m Old NorseCombination of Old Norse
bjarga "to help" (but also associated with
borg "castle, fortification, stronghold") and
ulfr "wolf."
Botulf m Germanic, Swedish (Rare)Derived from Gothic
biutan "to offer" or Old High German
boto "bid, offer" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf." There are also instances where this name is a later form of the ancient Scandinavian name
Bótulfr.
Bótulfr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
bót "remedy, help" combined with Old Norse
úlfr "wolf".
Brandulf m GermanicDerived from Old Norse
brand "sword" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Brodulf m GermanicThe first element is derived from Old High German
prôdi "weakness, decrepitude" or Old High German
brôt "bread." The second element is derived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Brunulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
brunja "breastplate, cuirass" or
brûn "brown" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Bryniulfr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
brynja "coat of mail, armor, protection" and
ulfr "wolf".
Cynewulf m Anglo-SaxonMeans "royal wolf", from Old English
cyne "royal" and
wulf "wolf". This name was borne by an 8th-century Anglo-Saxon poet as well as a king of Wessex.
Denewulf m Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
Dene "Dane" and
wulf "wolf". This was the name of a 9th century Bishop of Winchester.
Deorwulf m Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
deore "dear" and
wulf "wolf". Alternatively, the first element may derive from
deor "wild animal, beast; deer".
Eberulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ebur "wild boar" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Ecgwulf m Anglo-SaxonMeans "sword wolf", from the Old English elements
ecg "edge, blade" and
wulf "wolf". This name was borne by an 8th-century bishop of London.
Ercanulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Erminulf m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
ermin "whole, universal" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Eyjólfr m Old NorseDerived from the Old Norse elements
ey meaning "island" or "good fortune" and
ulfr meaning "wolf".
Fardulf m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
fardi "journey" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Farulf m Germanic, Medieval ScandinavianGermanic name derived from the elements
fara "journey" (possibly via Gothic
faran "to travel"; alternatively it could be from Langobardic
fara "family, line, kind") and
wulf "wolf" (Gothic
vulfs)... [
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Fastulf m GermanicMeans "firm wolf", derived from Old High German
fasti "firm" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Folculf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
folc "people" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Fridulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fridu "peace" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Frodulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
frôd "prudent, cautious" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Frumolf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
fruma "good, usefulness" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Gaidulf m GermanicDerived from Langobardic
gaida "sharp point (of a spear)" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Gaisulf m GermanicDerived from Latin
gaesus "spear" (which in turn was a loanword from Gallo-Celtic
gaiso "spear") and Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Gangulf m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
gang "path" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Gangulfr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
gangr "walking, motion, path" and
ulfr "wolf".
Gardulf m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from
gardan "to hedge in, to enclose, to fence in" or from Gothic
gards "house, garden, (court)yard." The second element is derived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Garulf m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Germanic
garva (
garo in Old High German and
gearu in Anglo-Saxon) meaning "ready, prepared" (as in, for battle). The second element is derived from Gothic
vulfs meaning "wolf"... [
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Geirúlfr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
geirr "spear" combined with Old Norse
úlfr "wolf.". In short, it is the Ancient Scandinavian form of
Gerulf.
Gildulf m GermanicDerived from Gothic
gild "sacrifice" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Gisulf m Germanic, HistoryThe meaning and origin of the first element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from
gis (the original form was possibly
gîs), but we don't exactly know where
gis itself comes from... [
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Godulf m GermanicDerived from Gothic
guths "god" or Gothic
gôds "good" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Gradulf m GermanicThe first element is derived from Gothic
grêdus "hunger" or Old High German
grâtag "desire, greed." The second element is derived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Grasulf m Germanic, HistoryDerived from the Germanic element
gras (or
grasan) "grass, herb, plant" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf." Grasulf II was a 7th-century duke of Friuli (Italy).
Grimulf m GermanicDerived from Old Norse
grîma "mask" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Gundulf m Germanic, EnglishMeans "wolf of war", derived from Old High German
gund "war" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf." A bearer of this name was Gundulf of Rochester, who lived in the first half of the Middle Ages.
Hadulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
hadu "battle" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Haistulf m GermanicHigh German amendment of a Lombard name Aistulf, perhaps from Gmc. *Haifstiz (Gothic
haifsts "battle, quarrel", OHG
Heist- and
Heift- "violence") combined with
-ulf "wolf".
Hardulf m GermanicDerived from Gothic
hardus (
hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Hariulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
hari meaning "army" combined with Gothic
vulfs meaning "wolf". Also compare
Ariulf and
Arulf.... [
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Heimulf m GermanicDerived from Gothic
haims "home, house" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Helmulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
helm "helmet, protection" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Hildúlfr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
hildr "battle" combined with Old Norse
úlfr "wolf.
Hjalmolfr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
hjalmr "helmet, protection" and
ulfr "wolf".
Hræiðulfr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
hreiðr "nest, home" and
ulfr "wolf".
Hunulf m GermanicThe meaning and origin of the first element in this Germanic name is rather uncertain, and so there are various possibilities to the name's meaning. The most likely possibility is that the first element refers to the Huns, who derive their name from Germanic
hûn "giant." Other possibilities are Old Norse
hûnn "bear cub" and Celtic
kuno "high." It's also possible that the first element is a blend of
hûn with Gothic
kuni "family, kin, race, kind" (see
Kunibert)... [
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Húnulfr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
húnn "child, cub, bear cub" and
ulfr "wolf".
Isulf m GermanicThe first element is derived from
îs "ice", but it might also be a short form of
isan (see
Isanbert). The second element is derived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Kunulf m GermanicDerived from Gothic
kuni "family, kin, race, kind" (not to be confused with Old High German
kuoni "brave") combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Laidulf m Germanic, HistoryThe first element comes from Old High German
leid "hostile, unfriendly" or from Old High German
leitjan "to lead, to rule." The second element is derived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf." Laidulf was the name of a 10th-century prince of Capua (Italy).
Lindulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
lind or
lindi "soft, tender" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Liulfr m Old NorseOld Norse name of uncertain etymology, possibly composed of the elements
hlíf "shield, protection" and
ulfr "wolf," hence "shield wolf."
Liutulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
liut "people" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Liútulfr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
ljótr "ugly, hideous, misshapen" and
ulfr "wolf".
Maganulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
magan or
megin "strength" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Marculf m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from either Celtic
marca meaning "horse" (which is
marah in Old High German) or from Germanic
marka meaning "border." The second element comes from Gothic
vulfs meaning "wolf".... [
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Mimulf m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from Old Norse
mímir "memory", which is related to Old English
gemimor "well-known", modern Dutch
mijmeren "to muse, to ponder" and Latin
memor "mindful, remembering." Because of this, the first element may also refer to the Norse god Mímir, who had omniscient wisdom and knowledge... [
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Munulf m GermanicThe meaning and origin of the first element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from
muni, but we don't exactly know where
muni itself comes from. But there are a few possibilities... [
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Nandulf m GermanicDerived from Gothic
nand "bravery" (or from Gothic
nanthjan "to venture, to risk, to dare") combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Offa m Anglo-Saxon, Anglo-Saxon MythologyOld English name of uncertain meaning; possibly derived from the Germanic stem *
ub‑ meaning "malevolent, unfriendly" (compare Old Norse
Ubbi), or possibly a diminutive of names such as
Osfrith or of names containing the Old English element
wulf "wolf"... [
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Oswulf m Anglo-SaxonDerived from Old English
os "god" and
wulf "wolf". This name was borne by an 8th-century king of Northumbria.
Pandulf m Germanic, HistoryThe first element of this name comes from
banda, which is derived from Langobardic
bando "flag, banner" or from Old High German
banz "province, countryside." The first element might also come from Greek
pan "all", but this is unlikely... [
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Raginulf m GermanicDerived from Gothic
ragin (
regin in Old High German) "advice" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Randolfr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
rǫnd "shield" and
ulfr "wolf".
Ranulf m Germanic, GermanDerived from the Germanic element
hraban or
hramn "raven" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Rauðúlfr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
rauðr "red" and
ulfr "wolf".
Riculf m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from the Germanic element
rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." This element is also closely related to Celtic
rîg or
rix and Gothic
reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." The second element of this Germanic name is derived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Romulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
hrôm "fame, glory" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Runolf m GermanicDerived from Gothic
rûna "secret" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Sandulf m GermanicDerived from Gothic
sanths "true, real" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Sarulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
saro "armor" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Snæúlfr m Old NorseAncient Scandinavian masculine name with the combination of
snær "snow" and
ulfr "wolf".
Starculf m GermanicDerived from Anglo-Saxon
starc "hard, firm, strong" (
starh is the Old High German equivalent) and Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Steinulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
stain "stone" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Stórolfr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
stórr "large, big" and
ulfr "wolf".
Sunnulfr m Old NorseA combination of Old Norse
sunn "southern" and
ulfr "wolf". The first name element can also be derived from
sunna "sun".
Thanculf m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from
thanc, which comes from Old High German
dankjan "to think" or
dank "thanks." The second element is derived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Theganulf m GermanicThe first element is derived from
thegan, which comes from Old High German
degan "soldier, warrior." The second element is derived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Theudulf m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
þeud "people" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Thingulf m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from Anglo-Saxon
thing, which can have several meanings: "thing," "cause," "gathering" or "council." As such,
thing is related to Old High German
dingôn "to judge, to condemn" and
dingjan "to hope." The second element in this name comes from Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Thiulf m GermanicDerived from Gothic
thius "servant" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Þórolfr m Old NorseCombination of the name of the Norse god
Þórr (see
Thor) and Norse with
ulfr "wolf".
Thrasulf m GermanicDerived from Old Norse
thras "quarrel, battle" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Tierulf m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Old High German
tiuri "expensive", or
tiur "animal." The second element is derived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Tryggúlfr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
tryggr "trustworthy" combined with Old Norse
úlfr "wolf."
Uddulfr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
oddr "point of a weapon" and
ulfr "wolf".
Úlfarna f Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
ulfr "wolf" and
ǫrn "eagle".
Úlfgeirr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
úlfr "wolf" combined with Old Norse
geirr "spear".
Ulfheðinn m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
ulfr "wolf" and
heðinn "jacket of fur or skin".
Úlfhildr f Old NorseDerived from the Old Norse elements
ulfr meaning "wolf" and
hildr meaning "battle". An 11th-century Norwegian princess bore this name.
Ulfkætill m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
ulfr "wolf" and
ketill "cauldron hat, helmet".
Úlfketill m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
úlfr "wolf" combined with Old Norse
kettil "kettle, cauldron" (see also
Kettil).
Ulfliútr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
ulfr "wolf" and
-ljótr "shining, bright".
Ulfríkr m Old NorseOld Norse combination of
ulfr "wolf" and
ríkr "mighty, distinguished, rich".
Úlfviðr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
úlfr "wolf" combined with Old Norse
viðr "tree".
Unulf m GermanicEither derived from Old High German
unnan "to grant, to allow, to yield" and combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf", or variant of
Hunulf.
Vadulf m GermanicDerived from Gothic
vadi "pledge, pact" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Vidigoia m GothicVidigoia was a Thervingian Gothic warrior. His name means either "the man from the forest zone" or "the forest-barker/wolf". Vidigoia figured during the campaigns of Roman Emperor Constantine the Great across the Danube around 330 AD... [
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Wacharulf m GermanicMeans "vigilant wolf", derived from Old High German
wachar "vigilant" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Waldulf m GermanicDerived from Gothic
valdan "to reign" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Wandulf m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from Gothic
vandjan "to turn, to wrap (up)", or from Gothic
vandus "twig, staff, stick." The second element is derived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Warinulf m GermanicThe meaning and origin of the first element of this Germanic name is very uncertain - at least five possible meanings exist. We know that it comes from
varin, but we don't know where
varin itself comes from... [
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Wigulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
wîg "warrior" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Wilfrida f Anglo-Saxon (Latinized)Latin form of the Old English name
Wulfþryð meaning "wolf strength". This was the name of the mother of Saint Eadgyð (
Edith) by King Edgar the Peaceful.
Winulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
wini "friend" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Witulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
witu "forest, wood" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Wolfmund m GermanicDerived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf" combined with Old High German
mund "protection."
Wolfsindis f GermanicFeminine name composed of the Old High German elements
wolf "wolf" and
sinþs "path".... [
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Wuffa m Anglo-SaxonDiminutive form of the Old English name element
wulf "wolf". This was the name of an early king of East Anglia, as recorded in the Anglo-Saxon genealogies.
Wulfald m GermanicDerived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf" combined with Gothic
valdan "to reign."
Wulfbald m GermanicMeans "brave wolf", derived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf" combined with Old High German
bald "bold, brave."
Wulfbert m GermanicMeans "bright wolf", derived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf" combined with Old High German
beraht "bright."
Wulfbrand m GermanicDerived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf" combined with Old Norse
brand "sword."
Wulfgard f GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf." The second element is derived from
gardan "to hedge in, to enclose, to fence in" or from Gothic
gards "house, garden, (court)yard."
Wulfgeat m Anglo-SaxonOld English name derived from the elements
wulf "wolf" and
Geat, referring to a member of a North Germanic tribe (from present-day Götaland in southern Sweden; note, the legendary hero
Beowulf was a Geat).
Wulfhelm m GermanicDerived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf" combined with Old High German
helm "helmet, protection."
Wulfthryth f Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
wulf meaning "wolf" and
þryþ "strength". This was the name of a 9th-century queen of Wessex, the wife of King Æthelred... [
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