Best-BabyName
Male Name

Ulf

Overview

Gender

masculine

Origin

Categories

animals
A Song of Ice and Fire characters
canines
chess Grandmasters
drag racers
Dune characters
fauna
Grandia characters
isograms
nobles
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
56/100
classic160%
mature100%
common65%
natural140%
strong175%
rough100%
strange100%
simple120%

Meaning & Etymology

The name Ulf, or Ulv, is a masculine name prevalent in Scandinavia and Germany. It originates from the Old Norse word 'úlfr', meaning 'wolf'. This name reflects a strong and wild nature, symbolizing the characteristics of a wolf. The female counterpart of this name is Ylva.

Etymology

Original Form:

Úlfr

Evolution:

From Old Norse 'úlfr' to modern Scandinavian and German 'Ulf' or 'Ulv'.

Source:

Old Norse

Related Names

ulfr

Root

Uffe

Variant

Ylva

Feminine Forms

Ylva

Feminine Forms

Wolf

Other Languages & Cultures

Wolfe

Other Languages & Cultures

Wolf

Other Languages & Cultures

Ulfilas

Other Languages & Cultures

Wulfila

Other Languages & Cultures

Úlfur

Other Languages & Cultures

Wolf

Other Languages & Cultures

Úlfr

Other Languages & Cultures

Velvel

Other Languages & Cultures

Ulfsson

Surname Descendant

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