Wolf names are a great choice for the coolest dog breeds and mixes, including dogs that look like wolves and the amazing wolf hybrids. Whether your new wolf cub is a German Shepherd, Samoyed, Husky, Malamute or Czechoslovakian or Saarloos Wolfdog puppy, these names will suit them perfectly. They’re even a great match for dogs that look nothing like their powerful, loyal gray wolf ancestors, but have that classic wolf personality or just love to howl!
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- Best wolf names
- Names that mean wolf
- Girl wolf names
- Boy wolf names
- Cute names for wolves
- Cool names for wolves
- Badass wolf names
- Funny wolf names
The call of the wild, and your dog’s wolf ancestry are a great source of inspiration. Whether you want to name a dog in minecraft, or the dog on your hearth, we have some really cool wolf names to get you started. The right name for your best friend can sometimes just come to you, out of the blue. But we’re not going to take any chances, we’ll show you how to put your brain into creative wolf name mode, with some quick brainstorming sessions.
Top Wolf Names
- Moon
- Connery
- Raksha
- Mowgli
- Torak
- Angelina
- Zuni
- Drum
- Lobo
- Akela
- Cayden
- Tewa
- Navajo
- Totem
- Aleu
- Sif
- Kazan
- Baree
- King
- Silver
- Singer
- Fang
- Kavik
- Midnight
- Kiba
- Toboe
- Blue
- Holo
- Moro
- Cami
- Connor
- Sebastian
- Montana
- Eskimo
- Gunnolf
- Lowell
- Odolf
- Rafe
- Woolsey
- Ulrich
When finding wolf puppy names or naming or rescue dog, you will want to take special care. Your goal is likely to choose a name that sounds unlike the training commands you want your new pup to learn. Also, be sure you pick one that is easy to say (or a shorter nickname you can use in place of the long formal name you favor).
Names That Mean Wolf
We hunted around and found a few ideas that mean wolf in other languages for this category. Additionally, we took the liberty of adding a few other words with meaning containing the world “wolf.” Now your pup can be linked to their identity even by name with these names that mean wolf. Feel free to use these as female wolf names or male wolf names.
- Gonzalo – Wolf (Spanish)
- Beowulf – Intelligent wolf (English)
- Channing – Young wolf (Irish)
- Okami – Wolf (Japanese)
- Boris – short for Wolf (Russian)
- Onai – Wolf (Tamil)
- Amoux – Eagle wolf (French)
- Vilkas – Wolf (Lithuanian)
- Gorg – Wolf (Iranian)
- Adalwolf – Noble wolf (German)
- Nashoba – Wolf (Choctaw)
- Rodolfo – Famous wolf (Spanish)
- Lupo – Wolf (Italian)
- Volk – Wolf (Slovenian)
- Adolph – Noble wolf (German)
- Lupus – Wolf (Latin)
- Adolfo – Noble wolf (Latin)
- Bardawulf – Ax wolf (English)
- Lelou / Leloo – Wolf (Chinook)
- Accalia – She-wolf (Latin)
Female Wolf Dog Names
Girl ideas should be well chosen. A lady wolf pup deserves a suitably dignified, strong and regal name that she can grow up into. Perhaps you will find your new name in this list of female wolf names!
- Nina
- Katniss
- Destiny
- Shaba
- Akili
- Silvi
- Mikumi
- Ernesta
- Margarita
- Hope
- Anna
- Madre
- Abby
- Rogue
- Carolita
- Cedar
- Sibi
- Vera
- Isabella
- Rachel
- Arizona
- Spirit
- Belinda
- Daisy
- Fiesta
- Vida
- Linda
- Valeria
- Dillon
- Asa
- Artemis
- Cinder
- Juneau
- Zahrah
- Arthina
- Meiko
- Pepper
- Rogue
- Bella
- Areesa
Male Wolf Dog Names
Boy wolf names should be stoic, noble, and worthy of your pup. A dog who resembles (in body or spirit!) a male wolf deserves a name fit for a king among canines. So something that captures the strength, beauty and bravery of the wild wolf will do.
Maybe one of these ideas derived from wolf species names and captive wild wolves will be the perfect fit for your wolfish pup!
Boy wolf names should be stoic, noble, and worthy of your pup. A dog who resembles (in body or spirit!) a male wolf deserves a name fit for a king among canines. So something that captures the strength, beauty and bravery of the wild wolf will do.
- Randolph
- Bailey
- Arctos
- Rocky
- Gray
- Tundra
- TimberNopal
- Swift
- Don Mack
- Paco
- Kai
- Selous
- Lazarus
- Hawk
- Prietito
- Laredo
- Bobby J
- Perkins
- Largo
- Francis
- Mack
- Amigo
- Wesley
- Benny
- Grenville
- Lucky
- Lindbergh
- Tsavo
- Dogo
- Lightening
Maybe one of these ideas derived from wolf species names and captive wild wolves will be the perfect fit for your wolfish pup!
Cute Wolf Dog Names
- Wolfgang
- Kenning
- Bug
- Noble
- Finn
- Gael
- Twilight
- Ziva
- Coyote
- Monkey
- Turki
- Ginger
- Tanzania
- Denn
- Ivory
- Sirius
- Star
- Alvis
- Smoke
- Aurora
- Freya
- Snow
- Thor
- Crystal
- Hopi
- Aspen
- Mishka
- Mali
- Paz
- Tala
- Lago
- Gunner
- Vlad
- Scar
- Remus
- Spartan
- Howl
- Echo
- Xerxes
- Smoke
Cool Wolf Names for Dogs
- Augusta
- Inuit
- Alexandria
- Martius
- Sumeria
- Anubis
- Bau
- Kitsune
- Inari
- Zenko
- Aztec
- Xolotl
- Lupa
- Rae
- Accalia
- Hati
- Skoll
- Vivian
- Lyall
- Wepwawet
- Eyolf
- Convet
- Okwaho
- Jinja
- Roman
- Embla
- Magni
- Rune
- Saga
- Vali
- Gandalf
- Waya
- Czar
- Cobalt
- Alaska
- Taima
- Kodiak
- Tutanka
- Comet
- Lightning
Mythical Wolf Names
Not everyone is lucky enough to be able to keep company with a wolf every day. But your domestic companion still deserves a unique wolf name too! We love these, which are drawn from wolves in mythology:
- Earl
- Ruslana
- Lark
- Rock
- Mars
- Odin
- Lycaon
- Diana
- Leto
- Skadi
- Morrighan
- Artemis
- Titan
- Leo
- Apollo
- Lycia
- Badh
- Macha
- Nemain
- Winter
- Edda
- Arcadia
- Geri
- Freki
- Mars
- Loki
- Cailleach
- Morrigana
- Asena
- Amarok
Tough Wolf Names
There is no doubt that wolves can be tough – their innate wild nature demands it! Powerful, brave, persevering, tender – these tough wolf names pay homage to the call of the wild inside your canine companion!
- Hugo
- Boss
- Hutch
- Shiro
- Sabre
- Boxer
- Lance
- Lara
- Sierra
- Terra
- Zylo
- Thane
- Durga
- Blizzard
- Scar
- Devil
- Nikita
- Alpha
- Nashoga
- Marta
- Kali
- Feli
- Yuga
- Frost
- Yori
- Mathias
- Night
- Metal
- Nora
- Stealth
Funny Wolf Names
Your wolfy sidekick may have a commanding presence. However, there are those comic moments that just make you laugh at your pup’s singular antics! These funny wolf names strive to highlight your canine’s light-hearted moments!
- Ruff
- Big
- King Kong
- Brewsky
- Howl
- Dire
- Foxy
- Junior
- Wall Street
- Bond
- She Wolf
- Duran
- Lone
- Peter
- Little Red
- Virginia
- Cub
- Gravy
- Meat Loaf
- Bam Bam
- Wyatt
- Pelo
- Dwayne
- Paw
- Shark
- Vladimir
- Sparky
- Wolverine
- Bear
- Dozer
Wolf Names After Trees
- Maple
- Oak
- Pine
- Banyan
- Neem
- Peepal
- Tulsi
- Amla
- Mahogany
- Rosewood
- Sal
- Willow
- Walnut
- Cedar
- Hazel
- Hawthorne
- Chestnut
- Cherry
- Cypress
- Alder
Fun Facts About Wolves
Wolves are truly amazing animals! Far too few people today get the chance to observe wolves in their natural wild environment. But these fun facts about wolves can help you visualize your own pup’s wild roots. Plus, it can perhaps spark more great name ideas!
(paid link) Wolves Are Differently Socialized
Even very well-socialized wolf pups never lose their essential reservation around people. In contrast, dog puppies begin exploring their world at four weeks old, when they can smell, see and hear. By eight weeks old, with appropriate socialization within their litter and with people, a puppy is set. They’re nearly ready to go to a forever family and bond closely with all members.
Finding the Best Names for Wolf Dogs
It can take some time to choose the right name for your special new wolf or wolf hybrid pup! We’ve shared female wolf names, cool ideas, and even names that mean wolf among many others. Hopefully, you’ve found one you like.
What’s your dog called? We’d love to hear your wolf dog name ideas. Let us know in the comments below!
Wishing we’d treat wolves better says
Some cool names here. Please don’t encourage people to try having wolf dogs for pets.
They have very different needs to dogs and are not domesticated animals. They need a social pack to be part. (The lone wolf image is fiction…a lone wolf is a dead wolf)
It’s also illegal to own them as pets and if they end up in the hands of a shelter, they have no choice but to euthanize them.
A German Shepard or husky are the closest alternatives and are true pets.
It would be fantastic if you can update your post to educate people not try to buy them. Many are bred and used for horrific purpose (fur farms, attractions for tourists). Most bought as pets usually end up being put down if they can’t get them to a sanctuary in time.
Christine Peterson says
Phantom is another good name for a wolf
Lilian G. Albert says
Love the name list! Thank you I am making a book with wolves and all the names of them are from the list!
UningHare9661 says
King Slayer is another cool name
Silver says
What about Alpha slayer instead?
Lilian says
I’m a writer and several of my characters are wolves. For some other wolf names you could try naming them after trees, such as Maple, Willow, Oak, Pine, and Birch. I had a lot of fun with these sorts of names when I wrote about a wolf pack that live in trees!
Izzy says
Nehemia is a good wolf name
Xutong says
Isn’t that from throne of glass?