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Ralph

Wolf counsel, from Old Norse elements meaning advice and wolf.

Meaning and origin

Ralph derives from the Old Norse Ráðúlfr through Scandinavian settlers who came to England before the Norman Conquest, with additional reinforcement from Norman tradition.

How to pronounce Ralph

English (US)RAF /ræf/

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