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Ralph (M)>

Ralph (male)

Variants:Radolphus (M) Radulphus (M) Rafe (M) Raoul (M) Rauf (M) Raul (M)
Can be spelt:Ralf (M)
   
Source(s): English Parish Register freereg.rootsweb.com
"Scottish Forenames" - Donald Whyte, FGH, FSG
Notes:

English from Old Norse "wise wolf".

The alternative spelling of Rauf has disappeared. Rafe is a pet name that reflects the pronunciation in some sections of society.

In old documents in Latin, the form Radolphus or Radulphus was used, with appropriate case endings, for Ralph.