Úlfkell

Úlfkell is an Old Norse name, a compound of 'úlfr' (wolf) and 'ketill' (cauldron or helmet). The 'ketill' element in Old Norse names often referred to a sacrificial cauldron, symbolizing a sacred or powerful object, or could also mean a helmet, implying protection or warrior status. Names incorporating 'úlfr' were common in Viking Age Scandinavia, reflecting the reverence and fear associated with wolves in Norse culture and mythology.

The name was borne by several historical figures during the Viking Age and early medieval period in Scandinavia and areas influenced by Norse culture, such as England. Its usage declined after the medieval period as linguistic changes and Christianization led to the adoption of new naming conventions and the evolution of Old Norse into modern Scandinavian languages.