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Wikipedia (Adolf)[/url]]Stigmatization
During the 19th and early 20th century, 'Adolf' was a common name for babies in German-speaking countries. However, because of negative associations with the Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler, it has become rare as a given name for males since the end of World War II. It remains common among people born before the war, who are now elderly. Adolf Dassler, the founder of Adidas, ended up using the nickname 'Adi' in his professional life and for the name of his company.
Similarly, the French version, 'Adolphe' - previously a fairly common name in France and the name of a classic French novel - has virtually disappeared, along with Italian 'Adolfo'.
However, the Spanish and Portuguese version, 'Adolfo', has not become stigmatised in the same way. It is still in common use in Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries.
In the Netherlands many men who had been given the name 'Adolf' changed their name to 'Dolf' after World War II.
