Save Gender Masculine Usage Anglo-Saxon, History Pronounced Pron. /ræːd.wuɫf/(Old English) [key·simplify] Other Forms FormsRedwulf Meaning & History Old English cognate of Ráðúlfr, derived from ræd "counsel, advice" and wulf "wolf". This name was borne by Rædwulf of Northumbria, who ruled as King of Northumbria for a short time.