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Randolph (given name)

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Randolph
Randolph is derived from a mediaeval name composed of two elements: "shield" or "rim" + "wolf".
GenderMasculine
Language(s)English
Origin
MeaningThe big one
Other names
Cognate(s)Randolf, Randulf, Randulph
See alsoRandy, Randall

Randolph is a masculine given name in the English language. The name is derived from the Old Norse Rannúlfr which is composed of two elements: "shield" or "rim" + "wolf". Cognates of the name include Randolf, Randulph, and Wandolfin. A pet form of Randolf is Randy.

People with the given name include:

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