DH threw this out on the table tonight. What do you all think? Does it work with the names of our other children or is it too far out there for a child growing up in PA? My kids have names that are generally more unusual compared to their peers, but in general have never had teasing etc. We thought [name]Wolf[/name] would be a cool nicname, and both of our boys have curly blond hair (well, [name]Linus[/name]'s is straighter since being cut, but still very lights) and blue eyes and I could see a “[name]Wolf[/name]” looking like them. (If he would of course, the girls have completely different coloring, thus is genetics lol)
I love [name]Wolfgang[/name]. It’s so wild and calls up images of dogsleds. The [name]Mozart[/name] thing kind of pushes it over the edge in terms of pretentiousness I fear. But I think if you’re really connected to the name you can pull it off. Also if you have a sense of humor about it that helps too. [name]Wolf[/name] and Wolfie are pretty wonderful nicknames. The kid will have to be a passionate, daring person to inhabit [name]Wolfgang[/name]. The name is a lot to fill out. But I don’t think that’s a bad thing. Your other kids’ names are softer… Actually I think they go from soft to hard, chronologically- from the gentleness of [name]Sebastian[/name] to the sharpness of [name]Felix[/name]- so maybe [name]Wolfgang[/name] is the logical next step.
I love [name]Wolfgang[/name] and would consider using it myself. I think it would fit in really well with your other children’s names. [name]Wolf[/name] is a family name for me and everybody always comments on how cool it is to my cousins and relatives who have it. We call the babies “wolf cub” or “cub” as a silly nickname. I was also really good friends with a Wolfie in college. I have nothing but positive associations with the name. Good luck!
My husband wants [name]Wolfgang[/name] for boy #3 - I have a [name]Felix[/name] and a [name]Theodore[/name] - and I must confess it’s a bit out there for me. I do admire its use and if I had many children to name then I might go for it, but #3 is our last baby and I feel like it’s a bit incongruent with [name]Felix[/name] and [name]Theodore[/name].
My dad’s name is [name]Wolfgang[/name] - he was born in the 1930s. I used to think it was an odd name but I’ve been falling in love with it lately. He’s always gone by [name]Wolf[/name]. I think it’s a great name with lots of history and yet a cool and modern nn. @emmabobemma’s observation of how it fits with your other boys is spot on.
I also really like [name]Ludwig[/name] as an alternative to [name]Wolfgang[/name]. Though nn Luddy or Wig don’t seem quite as bad-ass as [name]Wolf[/name].
I love the name actually. It’s uncommon, rather unique, but familiar, and classical feeling. I love the nicknames of [name]Wolf[/name], and Wolfie which [name]Valerie[/name] Bertinelli calls her son.
I think it’d fit perfectly with your sibset! Especially with [name]Linus[/name].
[name]Love[/name] it! My son’s middle name is [name]Wolf[/name]. We were going to use it as a first name and chickened out. Still considering [name]Wolfgang[/name] as a first name for the next one. We will see! Also like Wolfric!
I too like that it is uncommon yet heard of with a cool nn. And bonus is that it was DH’s idea…he doesn’t share the name obsession that I do so it surprised me. Wolfric and [name]Ludwig[/name] are both nice, but I do not like them as much ss [name]Wolfgang[/name]. Thanks for your honest opinions, I rarely discuss name choices irl and wanted to be on a name board with persons who also enjoy this sort of thing since I am having that need to talk about names!
I personally don’t like [name]Wolfgang[/name] as a name. [name]Wolf[/name] is horrible and Gang is even worse so putting them together doesn’t make anything nice… sorry//.
My boyfriend wants [name]Wolfgang[/name] too! I think it’s pretty cool, we also have Wolfram and Wolfric and just plain old [name]Wolf[/name] on our list.
My DS#1’s middle name is [name]Wolf[/name] so I love it obviously I’m not sure if I feel the same about “[name]Wolfgang[/name]” though. I suppose if you’re looking for a longer, formal name in order to derive [name]Wolf[/name] or Wolfie as a nn then [name]Wolfgang[/name] might be your only viable option. I say go for it!
I also adore [name]Wolfgang[/name]! It’s something I’m considering if this next baby (due in two weeks) is a boy, for his middle name! I like the alternative Wolfric. And like said above, Wolfie is dreamy!!!
First of all, I am constantly admiring your kids’ names in your signature! (I have a [name]Sebastian[/name] and am hoping for a [name]Felix[/name] myself). Because of this, I’ve been curious to know what names you are considering for your next baby.
I think [name]Wolfgang[/name] fits in very nicely with your other names, and definitely deserves serious consideration. I like it a lot.
@rachelxoxo [name]Wolfgang[/name] actually translates to Wolfs way. Gang in german means walkway or hall or something similar depending on context. I could see how a Gang of Wolves would not be appealing but I find Wolves way actually kind of romantic.
Thank you for the compliment, I am usually weird about sharing info on open message boards but have to include their names here since I am such a name nut!
I agree about wolves being neat creatures, I was reading the other night that they are very loyal to their families and intellegent. Regardless, [name]Wolf[/name] or Wolfie is a cute nn. My dh was joking about getting each of the boys a “Wolfman’s Brother” tshirt (yes, another Phish reference if you followed my other name post) and that made me laugh.
[name_f]Glad[/name_f] to find this forum on [name_m]Wolfgang[/name_m]! I’m 36 weeks with our second baby, and we didn’t find out the gender. If it’s a boy, we are almost completely set on [name_m]Wolfgang[/name_m]- we brought it up jokingly early in my pregnancy and let it go, thinking it was “too much.” The other night we brought it up again, and my husband and I were like, “whoa, I think this is the name if it’s a boy!” My husband is 50% [name_m]German[/name_m], speaks [name_m]German[/name_m], my mother in law still has a thick [name_m]German[/name_m] accent, and we’ve been to Germany multiple times to meet his [name_f]Oma[/name_f] and Opa…so super [name_m]German[/name_m] heritage for this baby!
Thanks for all of the responses to the original post- they helped a lot!
We have a pretty strong middle name chosen too- [name_f]Galilee[/name_f]. My husband was born in [name_m]Israel[/name_m] to a [name_m]German[/name_m] mother and American father, and we recently returned to [name_m]Israel[/name_m] last year, and our favorite place was [name_f]Galilee[/name_f], and it has tons of spiritual meaning for us too.
So, the name [name_m]Wolfgang[/name_m] [name_f]Galilee[/name_f] [name_m]Thomas[/name_m] would be it if we have a boy! We decided we will likely call the baby “Wolfie” or “[name_m]Wolf[/name_m]” for short which just sounds awesome. Not sure if anyone will see this post, but it is good to get it “out” there, since we are keeping the name a secret until I deliver!