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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:

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Friendship potential for Dolf

Bottom 10

  1. Cindy42%
  2. Melody42%
  3. Joy43%
  4. Bonnie43%
  5. Toni45%
  6. Sue46%
  7. Susan46%
  8. Suzanne46%
  9. Marilyn46%
  10. Penny50%

Love potential for Dolf

Bottom 10

  1. Marilyn42%
  2. Bonnie42%
  3. Melody42%
  4. Wanda42%
  5. Joy44%
  6. Cindy45%
  7. Julie48%
  8. Elaine49%
  9. Gwendolyn51%
  10. Phyllis52%

Professional potential for Dolf

Bottom 10

  1. Melody52%
  2. Janet53%
  3. Phyllis53%
  4. Bonnie56%
  5. Yvonne56%
  6. Suzanne58%
  7. Carla58%
  8. Sue58%
  9. Susan58%
  10. Joy58%

Crush potential for Dolf

Bottom 10

  1. Bonnie45%
  2. Toni50%
  3. Joy52%
  4. Susan53%
  5. Cindy53%
  6. Wanda53%
  7. Sue53%
  8. Suzanne53%
  9. Gwendolyn58%
  10. Georgia59%
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