What Does the Name Ralph Mean
The name Ralph comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Ralph below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Ralph Name Meaning
English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, GermanContracted form of the Old Norse name RÁÐÚLFR (or its Norman form Radulf). Scandinavian settlers introduced it to England before the Norman conquest, though afterwards it...
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