Astolphe (en. Astrolphus)

/astolf/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Astolphe is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, often associated with a character from medieval literature.
Astolphe de Custine was a French writer and traveler.
Astolphe de Custine était un écrivain et voyageur français.
The name Astolphe is rare but used in certain regions of France.
He named his son Astolphe in honor of his great-grandfather.
Il a nommé son fils Astolphe en l'honneur de son arrière-grand-père.

Etymology

Germanic origin, derived from Astulf, which means 'noble wolf' or 'wolf of the friend'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Astolphe in literature
Reference to Astolphe de Châteauroux, a famous character in literature.
Astolphe en littérature

Related Words

Custine
Refers to Astolphe de Custine, a figure known for his works on Russia.
Custine
Châteauroux
City that has a historical association with the name Astolphe.
Châteauroux

Slang Meanings

Astolphe as a term of endearment for a close friend.
Hi, Astolphe! Are you coming to the party tonight?
Salut, Astolphe ! Tu viens à la fête ce soir ?
Used to refer to an eccentric man.
He really is an astolphe, always dressed in a weird way.
Il est vraiment un astolphe, toujours habillé de manière bizarre.