TheNameDBRalph
MasculineMeaning
Wolf counsel or wise wolf.
Etymology
From the Old Norse and Germanic elements rað meaning 'counsel' or 'advice' and ulf meaning 'wolf'. The name was introduced to England by the Normans and became established in medieval English nobility.
About the Name Ralph
Ralph is a traditional English name with Germanic roots that became particularly common among Norman nobility after the 11th century. Though less fashionable in recent decades, it retains a classic, distinguished character.