Adolph was a relatively uncommon name in English, and thus became taboo easily. In Sweden, Adolf has historically been a common name, largely eclipsing all that unpleasantness happening to the south that Sweden didn’t participate in anyway, do why should families change their surname?
Having said that, naming a child Adolf in Sweden is still uncommon, though presumably more out of concern that he may have a hard time if he travels.
One of my good friend’s is named Adolf.
In Sweden there are lots of Adolfsson (son of adolf). I think it’s more Hitler that’s the forbidden name.
In germany though Adolf is also taboo. There is even a german drama movie about this naming choice (I think its called “Der Name”, so “The Name”)
Adolph was a relatively uncommon name in English, and thus became taboo easily. In Sweden, Adolf has historically been a common name, largely eclipsing all that unpleasantness happening to the south that Sweden didn’t participate in anyway, do why should families change their surname?
Having said that, naming a child Adolf in Sweden is still uncommon, though presumably more out of concern that he may have a hard time if he travels.
Unless you’re in Asia or somewhere in Africa, I’m guessing your friend’s parents have dodgy political views.
Story went that he was named after his grandmother’s boyfriend.