Rolf

Male

Meaning

Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)

Origin

German

Pronunciation

/rɒlf/

Traits associated with the name Rolf:

Dogs named Rolf tend to be loving, resilient, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Rolf?

Naming your dog Rolf suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name. It also suggests that you may have an appreciation for classic names.

Is Rolf a good dog name?

Rolf is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Rolf isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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Rolf is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Rolf was, in the past month, the 4501st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, Rolf is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Rolf was viewed 28 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Rolf's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Rolf is most adored in South Carolina, Pennsylvania and Colorado.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Illinois, Virginia and Florida.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Rolf.

Most popular breeds named Rolf:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Boxer
  3. Siberian Husky
  4. Standard Schnauzer
  5. Akita Breed

Rolf is found in these categories:

german dog names
german

Common male name in Germany, derived from old Germanic meaning "fame wolf".

Dog names like Rolf:

Wolf Counsel
Rex
King
Muppet dog character.
the part of an animal that corresponds to the human buttocks
Ron
Counsel Rule
Rip
To move with great speed or violence.
Rolf dog name meaning

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