TheNameDBAdolphus
MasculineMeaning
Noble wolf.
Etymology
From Germanic elements 'adal' (noble) and 'wolf' (wolf), combining to mean a noble or distinguished wolf. The name was borne by various Germanic and European nobility and became Latinized as Adolphus.
About the Name Adolphus
Adolphus is the Latinized form of Adolf, historically used by European royalty and nobility. The name carries Germanic strength and nobility but has become less common in modern usage due to historical associations.