Gangolf

The male first name Gangolf has its roots in Old German and is a reversal of the name Wolfgang. Its meaning can be translated as "the attacking wolf."

What does the name Gangolf mean?

Gangolf, a male first name of Old High German origin, means "the attacking wolf." The name consists of two Old High German components: 'ganc', which means "the going," "the movement," "the path," "the onslaught," "the attack," or "the military campaign," and 'wolf', which means "the wolf." A well-known figure is Saint Gangolf, who lived in a hut and chapel he built himself in the Rhön and helped those in need. The mountain where he lived is now called Gangolfsberg and is located in Oberelsbach. Additionally, Gangolf is the name of a martyr who acted as a noble hunter and military leader under the Frankish king Pippin the Short, the father of Charlemagne. Due to miracles that are said to have occurred at his grave, he was later canonized.

Where does the name Gangolf come from?

The name Gangolf has Old High German roots and means "the attacking wolf." It is composed of the Old High German words 'ganc' for "the going," "the movement," "the path," "the onslaught," "the attack," and 'wolf' for "the wolf." The language from which this name originates is Old High German.

How do you pronounce Gangolf?

The pronunciation of Gangolf is clear and two-syllable: "Gan-golf" [ˈɡaŋɡɔlf]. The nasal connection "ng" creates a sonorous density in the middle, while the second syllable ends with a dark O sound and the strong 'lf.' This gives Gangolf a powerful and tradition-conscious impression - rustic and present.

When is the name day of Gangolf?

The name day for Gangolf is celebrated on May 11.

Popularity

In Germany, Gangolf is a rather rare first name. In 2014, it ranked 3,829th on the list of the most common male first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Gangolf was given as a first name in Germany fewer than 10 times, placing it at 9,082nd. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. Gangolf is also little known internationally; current rankings in the first name charts of individual countries are not particularly high.

Nicknames & pet names

Gangi / Gango / Gangolfius / Olfi

Famous people

• Carl Gangolf Kayser (Austrian architect)
• Gangolf Hübinger (German historian)
• Gangolf Stocker (artist)