Wolfhart

Wolfhart is a masculine first name that carries the meanings 'the strong wolf', 'the mighty wolf', or, in a figurative sense, 'strong as a wolf'. This old German name has its roots in Old High German and is composed of the elements wolf for 'the wolf' and harti.

What does the name Wolfhart mean?

The first name Wolfhart means 'the strong wolf' or 'the mighty wolf' and can also be interpreted as 'strong as a wolf'. Its origin lies in Old High German, derived from the terms wolf, meaning 'the wolf', and harti or herti, which stands for 'hard', 'strong', 'sturdy', 'firm', or 'determined'. The name became known through the character Wolfhart in the Nibelungenlied, who appears as the nephew of Master Hildebrand. An important bearer of this name was the saint Wolfhard of Augsburg, who lived in the 11th and 12th centuries. There are various variants of the name, including Wolfhard, Wolfhardt, Wulfhard, Wulfhart, Wulfhardt, Wolfart, Wolfard, Wolfarth, and Wulfar.

Where does the name Wolfhart come from?

The first name Wolfhart has its roots in Old High German and means 'the strong wolf' or 'the mighty wolf'.

How do you pronounce Wolfhart?

The pronunciation of Wolfhart is 'Wolf-hart' [ˈvɔlfhaʁt], with the two components closely connected. This compact spelling gives the name a certain density and a closed sound. Wolfhart radiates strength and directness – it is straightforward, steadfast, and carries a significant historical depth.

When is the name day of Wolfhart?

Wolfhart celebrates his name day on April 30 and October 27.

Popularity

In Germany, Wolfhart is a rather rare first name. In 2013, it ranked 3,619th on the list of the most common male baby names. Between 2010 and 2024, Wolfhart was used as a first name in Germany fewer than 10 times, placing it at 9,082nd. No child has been given this name in the last ten years.

Nicknames & pet names

Wolf / Wolle / Wolli

Famous people

• Wolfhart Heinrich (scholar from Germany)
• Wolfhart Pannenberg (German theologian)
• Wolfhart Schultz (German biologist)
• Wolfhart Zimmermann (German physicist)