wolfhard

Wolfhard is a surname of Germanic origin, formed from the elements wolf and hard, with the sense of a brave or hardy wolf. The name is historically associated with German-speaking regions and is now found in North America and other areas through descendants of German-speaking communities. In contemporary usage, it is primarily a surname rather than a given name.

Variants and forms of the name include Wolfhart, Wolffhart, Wolfarth, and Wolphard, reflecting regional spelling differences in Germanic languages. Although it can appear as a given name in older records, modern usage is dominated by its function as a surname.

Notable people bearing the name include Finn Wolfhard (born 2002), a Canadian actor and musician. He is widely known for portraying Mike Wheeler in the Netflix series Stranger Things and for roles in the films It (2017) and It Chapter Two (2019). His international prominence has brought wider recognition to the surname.

As a surname, Wolfhard remains relatively uncommon beyond communities with Germanic heritage, but it is most often encountered today through public figures such as Finn Wolfhard.