Popularity:2718
Origin:German
Meaning:traveling wolf
Wolfgang is a boy’s name with German origins. The name Wolfgang means “traveling wolf” and emits powerful images of nature and majestic animals. Wolfgang has been a popular Germanic name throughout history—likely due to its ties with Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Musical dreams can be made a reality with a name constantly evoking the excitement of a crescendo.
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  • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    Composer, Musician

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