Randolph is a strong and masculine name with English and German roots, meaning 'wolf shield. 'It originated from Old German elements, with 'rand'meaning 'rim (of a shield)'and 'wolf'meaning 'wolf. 'Introduced to England by the Normans, it had a counterpart in Old Norse as Randúlfr. While Randolf faded in usage after the Middle Ages, it experienced a revival in the 18th century as Randolph. The name symbolizes enduring strength and has been used as both a given name and a surname for centuries, reflecting its resilient Germanic roots.
