Ranulf name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Germanic and Old High German
Usage: English and Scottish
Pronunciation: r(a)-nu-lf
Meaning: Shield Wolf, Strong Defender, Shield and Glory and Wolf
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What does Ranulf mean?

Ranulf is used principally in English and Scottish is a boy name has its origin in Germanic. Ranulf is variant of imperishable and famous Randolph. Randolph is a variant form of widespread Rodolphe.

Randolph is English cognate of Randolf. Randolph means Strong Defender, Shield and Shield Wolf has its origin in Old High German and Germanic.

How do I pronounce Ranulf?

The proper pronunciation of three syllabled Ranulf is r(a)-nu-lf.

Variants of Ranulf

Randolph, Rodolphe, Randolf, Rand, Rando, Randolphe, Hruodolf, Rudolphus, Rudolph, Randolv, Randolfr, Ransom, Randr

Names that rhyme with Ranulf

How popular is the name Ranulf?

Ranulf is a rare baby name in England and Wales still in use today. At least, 60 people globally have been given the name as per our evaluation.

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What numbers say about Ranulf?

Planning is what keeps your mind in shape. You always find a creative way to express how you feel and turn your pain into some masterpiece. Your wild side can't be tamed. You have no problem working in a team but working alone suits you better. You are a walking motivation and inspire people to take control over their lives and make the best of themselves. Not being focused on building an impressive career doesn't mean you should stay uneducated and blind.

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Famous people named Ranulf

  • Ranulf II of Aquitaine, was Count of Poitou from 866 and Duke of Aquitaine
  • Ranulf Higden, English chronicler and a Benedictine monk of the monastery of St
  • Ranulf I of Aquitaine, Count of Poitiers and Duke of Aquitaine
  • Ranulf Compton, United States Representative from Connecticut
  • Ranulf I de Soules, Norman knight
  • Ranulf Flambard, medieval Norman Bishop of Durham and an influential government minister of King William Rufus of England
  • Ranulf of Wareham, medieval Bishop of Chichester
  • Ranulf de Glanvill, probable author of 'Tractatus de legibus et consuetudinibus regni Anglie'
  • Ranulf de Gernon, 4th Earl of Chester, Anglo-Norman potentate
  • Ranulf de Blondeville, 6th Earl of Chester, known

Sources

  1. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
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