German

Wolfgang

Pronounced WOOLF-gangShare

Meaning: Wolf path

  • Boy
  • Uncommon
  • 2 syllables

The story

Wolfgang combines Germanic elements for wolf and path or way. Mozart and Goethe are documented bearers, giving the traditional compound strong musical and literary associations.

Nicknames

  • Wolf
  • Wolfie

Spellings & variants

  • Wolfgango

Popularity

Uncommon

Outside the US top 1,000.

Style

Origins

Wolfgang comes from German.

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