Ráðúlfr

Ráðúlfr is a name of Old Norse origin, appearing in various sagas and historical records from the Viking Age. The name is a compound, derived from the elements ráð, meaning "counsel" or "advice," and úlfr, meaning "wolf." Thus, Ráðúlfr can be interpreted as "wolf of counsel" or "wise wolf."

This name was borne by several notable figures. One prominent individual was Ráðúlfr, a Viking warrior and chieftain who appears in the Icelandic saga *Eyrbyggja saga*. He is depicted as a powerful and influential figure in the Westfjords region of Iceland during the 10th century. The saga details his involvement in various feuds and political dealings.

Another figure named Ráðúlfr is mentioned in connection with the Norwegian king Harald Fairhair. While less detailed than his Icelandic counterpart, this Ráðúlfr also signifies the presence of this name among the warrior and noble classes of the Norse world. The recurrence of the name suggests its popularity and the cultural significance of its constituent parts, particularly the wolf imagery, which was often associated with strength, ferocity, and sometimes divine favor in Norse mythology. The exact historical impact of each individual named Ráðúlfr varies, but their presence in the sagas provides a glimpse into the social and political landscape of the Viking era.