Given name

Liutolf

“man; people”·“wolf”

Liutolf is a masculine given name from Proto-West Germanic. It is used in Old High German.

Meaning & origin

What it means

Liutolf is built from elements meaning “man; people” and “wolf”.

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Where it comes from

Liutolf comes from Proto-West Germanic.

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How it developed

From Proto-West Germanic *Liudiwulf, built from Proto-West Germanic *liudi (“man; people”) + *wulf (“wolf”).

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The story

First recorded in 9th C. <small class='ce-date'>CE</small>.

Liutolf’s family of names

In Old High German usage, Liutolf has a related form in Leotholf. In Old High German usage, Liutolf has a related form in Liudulf.

Walk Liutolf’s family in the name graph

LiutolfLeotholfLiudulf

The ring: nicknames and forms.

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Nicknames & forms 2

Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.

Similar names

If you love Liutolf, these share its style, era, origin or sound, from outside its own family.

Germanic

Ludolph

“people” · “wolf”

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>99% boys

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Liutpald

“man, people” · “bold, brave”

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>99% boys

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Liutprand

“people” · “flame; sword”

No U.S. birth series

>99% boys

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Diotolf

“nation, people” · “wolf”

No U.S. birth series

>99% boys

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Liutheri

“person, people” · “army”

No U.S. birth series

>99% boys

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Landolfo

“land” · “wolf”

No U.S. birth series

>99% boys

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Fastolf

“firm, steadfast” · “wolf”

No U.S. birth series

>99% boys

Germanic

Launonen

“reward”

No U.S. birth series

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