Find out how popular the first name Ranulfo has been for the last 32 years (from 1977 to 2008) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ranulfo by gender

Based on the last 32 years of data, Ranulfo is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2008, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Ranulfo.

The history of the first name Ranulfo

The given name Ranulfo originates from the Germanic languages and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old High German name "Radulf" or "Randulf," which is a combination of the elements "rad" meaning "counsel" and "wulf" meaning "wolf." The name can be interpreted to mean "wise wolf" or "counselor wolf."

In the 11th century, the name Ranulfo appeared in records and documents from the Norman region of France, where it was likely introduced by the Vikings who settled there. It was a popular name among the Norman nobility and was later brought to England after the Norman Conquest in 1066.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ranulfo can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The book mentions a landowner named Ranulfo de Gernon, who held estates in various counties.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Ranulfo was associated with various historical figures, including Ranulfo Flambard (c. 1060-1128), a Norman bishop and influential advisor to King William Rufus of England. Another notable bearer of the name was Ranulfo de Glanvill (c. 1120-1190), an English jurist and Chief Justiciar of England during the reign of King Henry II.

In Italy, the name Ranulfo was also present, with Ranulfo Siginulfo (c. 1005-1077) being a notable figure. He was a Benedictine monk and the first abbot of the influential Monastery of Monte Cassino.

Another historically significant individual with the name Ranulfo was Ranulfo de Briquessart (c. 1130-1179), a Norman knight and military leader who played a crucial role in the Norman invasion of Ireland in the 12th century.

While the name Ranulfo has fallen out of widespread use in modern times, it remains a part of historical records and accounts, reflecting the cultural and linguistic influences of the past.

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