Adolph
Meaning of Adolph
The name Adolph is a traditional male name with German origins. It is pronounced as AY-dolf in both American English (/eɪˈdɒlf/) and British English (/eɪˈdɔlf/). The name has variations, but the most common spelling is Adolf. In terms of associations, it's important to note that the popularity of the name Adolph significantly declined after World War II due to its association with Adolf Hitler. Prior to that period, however, the name was relatively popular in certain regions such as Minnesota, where data shows occurrences as early as 1911. Despite its historical significance, it's worth considering the potential impact this name may have on a child's life.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as AY-dolf (/eɪˈdɒlf/)
British English
- Pronunced as AY-dolf (/eɪˈdɔlf/)
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Notable People Named Adolph
| Adolph Zukor was a Hungarian-American film producer and one of the founders of Paramount Pictures, known for producing one of America's first feature-length films, The Prisoner of Zenda, in 1913. |
| Adolph Alexander Weinman was a renowned German-born American sculptor and architectural sculptor. |
| Adolph Green was an American lyricist and playwright known for his long-time collaboration with Betty Comden, penning screenplays and songs for musicals on Broadway and in Hollywood, and receiving numerous accolades including four Tony Awards. |
| Adolph Simon Ochs was a prominent American newspaper publisher known for owning The New York Times and The Chattanooga Times, with his descendants still involved in publishing The New York Times today. |
| Adolph Herman Joseph Coors Sr. was a German-American brewer who founded the Adolph Coors Company in Golden, Colorado, in 1873. |
| Adolph Jentsch - Adolph Stephan Friedrich Jentsch, a German-born Namibian artist, is known for his extensive travels and vibrant paintings, making him one of Namibia's most renowned painters. |
| Adolph von Steinwehr - Baron Adolph Wilhelm August Friedrich von Steinwehr was a German-Brunswick army officer who emigrated to the United States, became a geographer, cartographer, and author, and served as a Union general in the American Civil War. |
| Adolph Theodor Kupffer ForMemRS was a Baltic German chemist and physicist known for founding the Depot of Standard Weights and Measures and the main physical Observatory in Russia. |
| Adolph Engelmann was a versatile individual who served as a farmer, lawyer, postmaster, Mexican–American War veteran, and Union Army colonel during the American Civil War, ultimately being appointed as brevet brigadier general of volunteers. |
| Adolph Rickenbacker was a Swiss-American production engineer and machinist who co-founded the Rickenbacker guitar company and helped create the first electric string instrument. |
| Adolph II, Prince of Anhalt-Köthen, was a German prince and Roman Catholic Bishop known for his opposition to Martin Luther. |
| Sir Adolph Tuck, 1st Baronet, was a Prussian-British fine art publisher and chairman of Raphael Tuck & Sons, known for his contribution to the standard size of postcards in England. |
| Adolph Robert Kraus, also known as Robert Kraus, was a renowned American sculptor originally from Zeulenroda, Germany, who made a significant impact in the art world while working in Boston. |
| Adolph Carl Peter Callisen was a renowned German-Danish physician and lexicographer. |
| Adolph J. Lewandowski was a multi-sport athlete and coach, known for his roles in football, basketball, and baseball at various universities. |
