The nameUlf
Ulf is a Scandinavian boy's name. It was given in Norway mostly in the late 1950s.
- Boy's name
- Scandinavian
Meaning
Ulf comes from the Old Norse ulfr, "wolf".
Origin
Scandinavian.
History
The name peaked in Norway in the late 1950s. It remains very rare in France and in English-speaking countries.
Popularity of the name Ulf
Ulf in Norway
1958peak year (97 births)
2,233babies named Ulf in Norway since 1945
Ulf was most popular in Norway in the 1950s, with 737 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Ulf. Half of all babies named Ulf in Norway were born before 1960, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ulf mean?
Ulf comes from the Old Norse ulfr, "wolf".
What is the origin of the name Ulf?
Scandinavian.
Is Ulf a girl's or a boy's name?
Ulf is a boy's name.