Raife

Raife is a masculine given name (pronounced rayf). It is an English, Scandinavian and German given name for a male, used in many countries across the world but most popular in English-speaking countries. It is of Old Norse origin (meaning "counsel of the wolf" or "wise wolf"), derived from the Old Norse Raðulfr (rað "counsel" + ulfr "wolf") through Old English Rædwulf.

It is a spelling representation of the traditional pronunciation of the name Ralph, a pronunciation now largely restricted to the upper classes. It is recognised with Rafe in the Oxford English Dictionary of Names.[1] In 2016, Raife was listed at 790th most popular boys name in the U.K.[2] In 2017, Raife rose to 606th in the U.K. rankings.[3] In 2018, the name increased in popularity and rose in the ranks again to position 557th. [4]

Notable people with the name include:

See also

References
  1. "Rafe, Raife - Oxford Reference". doi:10.1093/acref/9780198610601.001.0001/acref-9780198610601-e-2644. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  2. Powell-Smith, Anna. "Baby Names in England & Wales". English Baby Names. Retrieved 2017-06-28.
  3. Powell-Smith, Anna. "Baby Names in England & Wales". English Baby Names. Retrieved 2018-09-30.
  4. Powell-Smith, Anna. "Baby Names in England & Wales". English Baby Names. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
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