Rodolphe

German

"famous wolf"

Rodolphe Origin and Meaning

The name Rodolphe is a boy's name of French origin.

Rodolphe is the French form of the Germanic name Rudolf, composed of the elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'wulf' meaning 'wolf.' This sophisticated masculine name carries an air of European elegance and aristocratic heritage. Throughout history, Rodolphe has been borne by various nobility, including Rodolphe I of Habsburg, the first Habsburg King of Germany. While more common in French-speaking regions like France, Switzerland, and parts of Canada, it remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries. The name evokes images of refinement and cultural sophistication, often associated with the arts, particularly after Puccini's opera 'La Bohème' featured a character named Rodolphe.

The name Rodolphe in Pop Culture

• Rodolphe Boulanger young landowner and lover of Emma Bovary in Flaubert's "Madame Bovary" (1857)