The baby name Ludolf is a boy name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "Loo-dolf".
Ludolf is Germanic in Origin.
Ludolf is a Germanic name that means "famous wolf". The name is composed of two elements: "lud" which means "famous" and "wolf" which means "wolf". The name has been in use since the Middle Ages and was popular among the Germanic tribes. It was also used as a surname in some cases.
The name Ludolf is predominantly male. It is pronounced as "LOO-dolf" in German and "LOO-dawlf" in English. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, including Ludolphus, Ludolfus, and Ludolph. It was also used as a given name for several saints in the Catholic Church.
The origin of the name Ludolf can be traced back to the Germanic tribes who inhabited the region that is now Germany. The name was popular among the Saxons, Frisians, and other Germanic tribes. It was also used by the nobility and was associated with strength and bravery. Today, the name is still used in Germany and other German-speaking countries, although it is not as popular as it once was.