A masculine given name with Germanic roots, historically borne by European nobility and royalty.
From Germanic 'Adolph' or 'Adolf' (adal- 'noble' + wolf 'wolf'). The Latinized form 'Adolphus' was common in historical documents and among royal houses.
King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden was called 'the Lion of the North' and revolutionized military tactics in the 1600s—but many people don't realize 'Adolphus' literally means 'noble wolf,' fitting for a fierce warrior king!
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