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Wulfrun
OriginOld English, Anglo-Saxon, "wolf secret"
Meaning"wolf secret"
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About Wulfrun
A strong, historical name, Wulfrun combines the elements wulf ("wolf") and run ("rune, secret, lore") to give the slightly mystical meanings of "rune of the wolf" or "wolf's secret lore". It was notably borne by a 10th-century noblewoman, known for owning Hēatūn, a "principle farm" in the West Midlands, where she endowed a church. The region went on to become the city and borough of Wolverhampton in England, where many places are still named after her.
Wulfruna is sometimes used as an alternative form, while Wolfram is (masculine) descendent of the name.
Pronounced WOOL-frun.
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