Counsel of the wolf
Raife is a phonetic variant of the Old Norse name Ralph. It is derived from the elements 'rad', meaning counsel, and 'ulfr', meaning wolf. While historically common in England, it remains a rare and distinctive choice in the United States.
Less common today
Raife isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,566 in 2025.
English actor known for 'Life of Pi' and 'The Big Short'
Main protagonist of the Middle School book series · Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life
Lead character and pilot played by Ben Affleck · Pearl Harbor
Antagonist and treasure hunter · Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
