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Dolf

Boy Name day: February 3
Dolf is a short form of Randolph: on birth records it is written Randolph (49,434 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Randolph page. Also a short form of Adolph, Rudolfo.
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: Shield-wolf.
Randolph derives from Germanic rand 'rim of a shield' and wulf 'wolf', anglicised through Old English Randwulf.

Name day for Dolf

February 3

Why this day? Dolf is a short form of Randolph, and shares its name day.

Dolf is celebrated in France on June 21; the United States on February 3.

The story of the name Dolf

Dolf is a short form of Randolph. It keeps its origin (Germanic) and meaning — shield-wolf, and shares its name day, February 3.

On birth records, Dolf is rarely written as such: the Dolfs are Randolphs (49,434 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Randolph page. Dolf is also a short form of Adolph, Rudolfo.

Frequently asked questions about Dolf

What does Dolf mean?

Dolf is a short form of Randolph, which means shield-wolf.

When is Dolf's name day?

February 3, together with Randolph: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Dolf a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Randolph.

Dolf's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 4/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 4/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
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Friendship potential for Dolf

Top 10

  1. Erik89%
  2. Brent85%
  3. Scott85%
  4. Marc83%
  5. Rodney83%
  6. Eric81%
  7. Derrick81%
  8. Brian77%
  9. Shawn75%
  10. Shane75%

Bottom 10

  1. Mario47%
  2. Wesley57%
  3. Jeremy59%
  4. Jason60%
  5. Bradley64%
  6. Chad65%
  7. Darren66%
  8. Andre66%
  9. Lance67%
  10. Troy71%

Love potential for Dolf

Top 10

  1. Shane89%
  2. Shawn89%
  3. Eric82%
  4. Erik82%
  5. Derrick81%
  6. Andre79%
  7. Marc79%
  8. Rodney76%
  9. Scott73%
  10. Chad73%

Bottom 10

  1. Jeremy51%
  2. Wesley59%
  3. Darren60%
  4. Jason64%
  5. Mario65%
  6. Lance66%
  7. Troy69%
  8. Brian69%
  9. Bradley71%
  10. Scott73%

Professional potential for Dolf

Top 10

  1. Shawn81%
  2. Shane81%
  3. Erik80%
  4. Troy77%
  5. Marc76%
  6. Eric75%
  7. Lance72%
  8. Brent71%
  9. Brian71%
  10. Derrick69%

Bottom 10

  1. Chad55%
  2. Jeremy61%
  3. Rodney61%
  4. Darren62%
  5. Wesley62%
  6. Jason62%
  7. Andre65%
  8. Scott65%
  9. Mario68%
  10. Bradley68%

Crush potential for Dolf

Top 10

  1. Rodney84%
  2. Scott82%
  3. Brent82%
  4. Erik82%
  5. Chad79%
  6. Derrick79%
  7. Marc77%
  8. Eric77%
  9. Brian76%
  10. Lance74%

Bottom 10

  1. Mario49%
  2. Wesley61%
  3. Jeremy62%
  4. Andre64%
  5. Jason65%
  6. Shawn67%
  7. Shane67%
  8. Darren70%
  9. Troy72%
  10. Lance74%
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