A - Z Blogging Challenge R is for Ralph.
Ralph. Chosen in honour of my cousin Ralph. The name is the English form of the Scandinavian name Rathulfur, meaning wise and strong. The spelling with ph came through classical Greek associations. Shakespeare used the name Ralph in the play Henry IV in 1597. Famous Ralph's include, Ralph Waldo Emerson, US poet and essayist. Sir Ralph Richardson, UK actor. Ralph Waite, US actor, (the dad in the Waltons TV show). Ralph Fiennes, UK actor.