wolf or wolfe

tct1219 · June 2009

i'm not pregnant, i just want to get an opinion. i was just discussing the name with a friend and wondered which spelling most people would think of upon hearing the name.

they are both first/ last names; wolfe is english while wolf is the traditional german spelling. we may use this as a middle name for one of our children someday. it is a family name but i would be fine altering the spelling to make it look better and easier to spell [in case he goes by it instead of the first name].

which would you assume was the spelling if you heard it?

which looks better in your opinion?

Mereou12 · June 2009

If it's a family name, I'd just leave it as is. Who cares what "looks better," particularly since you're honoring family.

FWIW, I'd assume it to be spelled "Wolfe" for a name. Wolf is an animal.

Mrs.Sky_and_Mr.Luke · June 2009

I've seen it both ways and I think it looks good both ways. We had Landon Wolfe picked for a boys name (not going to get to use it this time around)

I think you should just go with what you want or think looks the best!

tct1219 · June 2009

Mrs.Sky_and_Mr.Luke:
I think you should just go with what you want or think looks the best!

thanks, i just don't know what i like best!

i like wolf because i tend to like german names but i feel like wolfe is more prevalent and wouldn't want it to be frequently misspelled [especially if he goes by that instead of his fn].

tct1219 · June 2009

Mereou12:
If it's a family name, I'd just leave it as is. Who cares what "looks better," particularly since you're honoring family.

FWIW, I'd assume it to be spelled "Wolfe" for a name. Wolf is an animal.

thanks, that's what i figured since most people here aren't as familiar with the other spelling.

i guess it wasn't clear, i'm not using it to "honor" anyone, i just like the name and care more about what it looks like than spelling it the same way.

emmelen · June 2009

Mereou12:
If it's a family name, I'd just leave it as is. Who cares what "looks better," particularly since you're honoring family.
FWIW, I'd assume it to be spelled "Wolfe" for a name. Wolf is an animal.

Ditto on all accounts.?

devbollma · June 2009

i like wolfe

LittleMamaB · June 2009

For a name, I like it better with an e.

And, we are probably using the name Fox if we have a boy (as a mn, but will probably call him Fox). Hadn't seen anyone else really planning on using an animal name : )

bim38106 · June 2009

Mereou12:
If it's a family name, I'd just leave it as is. Who cares what "looks better," particularly since you're honoring family.

FWIW, I'd assume it to be spelled "Wolfe" for a name. Wolf is an animal.

ditto all of the above.

KarlsSweetie05 · June 2009

as a middle name, I'd use wolfe.

tct1219 · June 2009

LittleMamaB:
For a name, I like it better with an e.
And, we are probably using the name Fox if we have a boy (as a mn, but will probably call him Fox). Hadn't seen anyone else really planning on using an animal name : )

so funny because fox is on our list, too! we obviously wouldn't have fox and wolf, so we'll have to decide at some point. i love word names because they aren't commonly used as names but are easy to spell and pronounce.

jsillyfun · June 2009

I would actually spell it Wolf. Not only do I think it looks better, but for some reason Wolfe looks really like a last name, while Wolf looks better as a first name (to me). Also, I don't think most people are familiar with Wolf as a name, so would tend to spell it like you do the animal. Wolf just seems simpler. Cool name, btw! It's kind of out there, but I really like it.

CourtneyRDH · June 2009

Wolf

tct1219 · June 2009

jsillyfun:
I would actually spell it Wolf. Not only do I think it looks better, but for some reason Wolfe looks really like a last name, while Wolf looks better as a first name (to me). Also, I don't think most people are familiar with Wolf as a name, so would tend to spell it like you do the animal. Wolf just seems simpler. Cool name, btw! It's kind of out there, but I really like it.

thank you! it's the spelling i actually prefer but i was a little worried because i know several people with the last name wolfe and figured everyone would spell it like that. i appreciate your help!

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