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Ralph 
English, "Wolf counsel"
One of the most popular boys' names of the early 20th century (especially for distinguished actor types, like Ralph Richardson and Ralph Fiennes), Ralph has now become associated with goofball TV characters Ralph Malph (Happy Days) and Ralph Wiggum (The SImpsons).
Variations
Rolph,
Rolphe,
Rolf,
Raoul,
Radolphus,
Raul,
Raff,
Ralf,
Rolle,
Ralston,
Ralphel,
Ralpheal,
Rafe,
Rolfe
Nicknames
Ralphie
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Top American boys' names of the 1940s
Popularity rankings from the Social Security Administration
About name popularity rankings
You may find some surprises -- for example, who knew Jennifer was a boy's name? Because this feature uses actual Social Security data, it includes the human error that attends a large survey, but it still reliably reflects the patterns of naming fashion.
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English, "Moor's meadow"
Like 60 Minutes veteran Morley Safer, this name is comfortable and smart, but completely devoid of any youthful vigor.
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