Ralph

Ralph, Ralf, or Rafe is a masculine given name in Germanic languages, derived from the Old Norse Raðulfr (rað "counsel" + ulfr "wolf") through Old English Rædwulf and the longer form Radulf. The Romance language variants include Raoul and Raúl. In the works of Harry Turtledove, Ralph and its other forms may refer to:

Characters known only as Ralph:
 * Rafe (Fort Pillow), a Confederate soldier and minor character in Fort Pillow.
 * Ralf (Secret Names), a tribal chieftain in "Secret Names."
 * Ralph (Joe Steele), a soldier and minor character in Joe Steele.

Characters whose first name is Ralph:
 * Ralph Bunche, historical diplomat referenced in The Valley-Westside War
 * Ralph Curtis, a minor fictional character in The Hot War: Armistice.
 * Ralph Goodwin, fictional aviator in the Days of Infamy series.
 * Ralph Sandars, fictional detective in "King of All".

Characters known only as Raoul:
 * Duke Raoul, a nobleman and minor character in In High Places.

Characters whose first name is Raoul:
 * Raoul L’évesque

See also:
 * Rolf