Wolfe
Anglo-Irish surname and variation of animal name
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Wolfe Origin and Meaning
The name Wolfe is a boy's name meaning "wolf".
The Wolfe spelling shifts this name from animal name to surname-name, aggressive to aristocratic. One source suggests that bearers of the Wolfe family name were all fierce and cunning and/or hunters of wolves. An intriguing choice.
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