Rolf is a male given name. It originates in the Germanic name Hrolf, itself a contraction of Hrodwulf (Rudolf), a conjunction of the stem words hrod ("renown") + wulf ("wolf"). The Old Norse cognate is Hrólfr.
Notable Rolfs/Hrolfs include:
- Hrólf Kraki, legendary king of Denmark
- Hrolf Ganger, Norwegian jarl and founder of Normandy
- Rolf Beeler, Swiss cheese entrepreneur
- Rolf Benirschke, American footballer and game show host
- Rolf Ekéus, Swedish diplomat
- Rolf Gindorf (born 1939), German sexologist
- Rolf Gölz (born 1962), German road and track cyclist
- Rolf Harris, Australian entertainer
- Rolf Roosalu (Rolf Junior), Estonian singer
- Rolf Schläfli (born 1971), Swiss decathlete
- Rolf Singer (1906–1994), German mycologist
- Rolf Wideröe (1902–1996), Norwegian particle physicist
- Rolv Wesenlund, Norwegian actor
Also:
- Dr. Ida P. Rolf, American physiologist and inventor of Rolfing
- Rowlf, a Muppet dog
- Rolf, from the cartoon Ed, Edd n Eddy
- Rolph
Famous quotes containing the word rolf:
“An effective human being is a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts.”
—Ida P. Rolf (1896–1979)
“Form and function are a unity, two sides of one coin. In order to enhance function, appropriate form must exist or be created.”
—Ida P. Rolf (1896–1979)