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Wolf?

96 replies

Deaver · 12/06/2016 17:26

As a name for a boy, nn Wolfie.....

Other DC have slightly unusual names.

Is it too weird?

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ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 15/06/2016 14:46

.. I'm thinking of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine Grin all black chest hair, mutton chops and claws. Grin

ILostItInTheEarlyNineties · 15/06/2016 14:36

It might not suit him. He might be a small delicate fair haired boy who hates getting dirty and loves sheep.

Voteforpedr0 · 15/06/2016 14:30

Lweji - Leo ??? Nicknames are different

Lweji · 15/06/2016 12:44

Why name a human after an animal ?

Yes. Unlike Robin, Leo, Jay, or nicknames Cat or Kitty.

BathshebaDarkstone · 15/06/2016 09:53

DS2 was going to be called Wulf, but it doesn't work with his surname.

I may be the only one who likes it! Blush

Voteforpedr0 · 15/06/2016 09:47

Shortcut - do you socialise in and around animal sanctuaries ?

Voteforpedr0 · 15/06/2016 09:46

Why name a human after an animal ?

ShortcutButtons · 15/06/2016 09:44

Love it. I actually know three boys under 8 called Wolfie (Wolfric), Bear and Badger (Badge). They are not related.

SpecialStains · 14/06/2016 16:38

I worked with a Wolf. He was the most arrogant human being I have ever met. It's a silly name.

WhiskyTangoFoxtrot · 13/06/2016 21:32

Roman is a perfectly normal Russian/Eastern European name Confused

JemimaHighway · 13/06/2016 21:29

ladymumble
Maybe get a few others on your shortlist in case you change your mind.

ladymumble you're so lovely. Everyone else is saying "no, just....no". You're saying "no" in such a kind, gentle way. Wish I had more people like you in my life

Pinklily1 · 13/06/2016 21:19

It makes me think of Wolf the Gladiator!

Emyloohoo · 13/06/2016 16:15

My friend wanted to name her son Grizzly. People gave her the sideeye for it, but I think... when other people are naming their children "Roman" and "Sepia" ... you do you, lady. If he hates, it he can always choose a NN he likes.

LuckySantangelo1 · 13/06/2016 13:39

I like it. I also know one. Lots of hippy-ish/nature/trendy names where I live.

EssentialHummus · 13/06/2016 13:37

I'd find it a bit weird, but came on to say that it is a popular if slightly old-fashioned name in Hebrew ("Ze'ev"), so possibly hunt for Wolfy names in other languages if you're keen on exploring related options?

Natsku · 13/06/2016 13:36

Wolfgang rather than just Wolf. I think some animal names in some languages work but not English so much (like a friend named her boy Otso, which is one of the names for bear in Finnish)

DiscordiaVanDiemen · 13/06/2016 13:31

Am I the only fan of the (brilliant) shows Outrageous Fortune and Westside? (Wolfgang West)
And actually when I was very young (maybe 6 or 7) Wolfgang was my absolute favourite boy name..

spooforbrains · 13/06/2016 13:28

A friend has just pinged this thread over to me, thought I might want to contribute as a card carrying Wolf.

I love it. It's memorable, and I have never been mocked as an adult for it (and really wasn't much as a child either. Mocked for lots of other things but very rarely ever my name).

Gladiators is out of the public consciousness now, so when I used to occasionally get asked "like the gladiator" I don't any more. I still use it myself over the phone from time to time just for the LOLs. "Wolf. Like the gladiator". It usually gets a puzzled response these days.

I also went to school with a Woolf. Very nice chap, he was, and unlike me (I am and always have been a massive nerd, and so was never hugely popular at school) he was one of the popular kids.

So, in summary, I'm in favour. Great name.

Lweji · 13/06/2016 07:43

Jackal
Willie (middle name Coyote) not so much.

FrikkaDilla · 13/06/2016 07:40

Hyena has a better ring to it.

JacobFryesTopHatLackey · 13/06/2016 07:32

I'm sorry but it reminds me of Hitler. I'm pretty certain he used to call himself Herr wolf.

VocationalGoat · 13/06/2016 07:29

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PunkrockerGirl · 13/06/2016 07:27

No. Just awful.

orangepudding · 13/06/2016 07:24

I know a 6 year old Wolf and it really doesn't suit him. Kids grow into their names but it hasn't happened for Wolf!

insancerre · 13/06/2016 07:21

Iheart
You know a Badger?
What are these parents on?
I do hope they are not thinking of Bodger for their next child