Rolf

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
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Famous quotes containing the word rolf:

    “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)

    “An effective human being is a whole that is greater than the sum of its parts.”
    —Ida P. Rolf (1896–1979)