The Absolute Best List of Wolf Names

What’s a good wolf name? Whether you’re naming a wolf who’s been visiting your yard, or choosing a title for a wolf-dog, it all starts here. Scroll through our list of diverse wolf names ranging from fun titles like Jolly to tough names like Shadow. Say the names aloud until you find one that feels right. For inspiration, you could name the wolf after their personality, or pick a name that means wolf. Take Fridolf, for instance, which means peaceful wolf.

What name does your wolf deserve? Read on to find out.

Personality-Based Wolf Names

A portrait of a red wolf — Consider the wolf’s personality to help you choose fitting names like Chipper or Fear.
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What type of personality does the wolf that you’re naming have? Watch their behaviors to see if one of the names below is a good fit!

Jolly
Walker
Clover
Rude or Rudy
Frolic
Passion
Sensibility
Chipper
Zappy
Zap
Zapster
Reliable
Jubilant
Lucky
Chill
Big Heart
Friendly
Serenity
Charming
Dozer
Harmony
Shy Guy
Adventure
Tranquil
Presence
Feela
Toasty
Empath
Cheery
Bubbles
Prancer
Curio
Creator
Zippy
Maverick
Tranquility
Mr. or Ms. Know-It-All
Placid
Easy
Grace
Grumpy
Prowler
Glee
Honest
Blessed
Thinker
Emo
Zoomie
Pizzazz
Hap
Rocky
Eeyore
Goof Ball
Relief
Zen
Sincere Dear
Zest
Lover
Positive
Rascal
Flash
Zeal
Friend
Deep
Release
Bright
Zoom
Happy
Wit
Smarts
Kind
Nappy
Brave
Sloth
Radiant
Wonder
Cheer
Lightning
Peppy
Calm
Coward
Velvet
Smiles
Giver
Sunny
Silly Butt
Velcro
Moody
Talker
Enthuse
Grin
Loud
Cheerful
Trouble
Bliss
Snooper
Kind
Kinder
Luck
Lucky
Mellow
Chill-Pill
Twinkles
Zoomer
Dancer
Energy
Sparky
Kicker
Thriller
Ambition

Female Names

Grey wolf smelling — Luna, Trinity, and Xena are all great names for a striking female wolf.
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If you want a gender-based name, consider titles like Luna, Lyra, or Althea. Keep scrolling through the rest of these female names, and take note of the ones that call out to you.

Victoria
Hazel
Alcie
Zura
Xena
Luna
Insight
Althea
Lyra
Trinity
Marvel
Egypt
Anastasia
Libra
Ivory
Ripley
Aurora
Leika
Ash
Yuki
Cami
Ophelia
Adolfa
Rogue
Daciana
Isolde
Anubis
Dakota
Pebble
Lycurgus
Janeway
Sierra
Lexa
Juneau
Leandra
Cyclone
Petra
Pontiac
Anya
Luperca
Kieko
Raksha
Indigo
Arwen
Lupita
Eskimo
Kaida
Everest
Opal
Belle
Izzy
Saga
Mikumi
Gray
Queen
Cinder
Venus
Gamora
Eve
Silver
Ice
Diana
Una
Athena
Lupa
Ruth
Lady Penelope
Calliope
Topaz
Serafina
Hermione
Kitsune
Witch
Hati
Olga
Lyall
Fenella
Blaze
Kiki
Lupus
Amelia
Nia
Leia
Artic
Zuma
Una
Annie
Zena
Zalia
Clarke
Kiba
Rain
Sephora
Maiden
Elsa
Willow
Bardolf
Hilda
Twilight
Amethyst
Winona
Alpine

Male Names

Dolf, Thor, and Gumby are all great options when naming a handsome male wolf.
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If you’re looking to name a male wolf, consider classic names like Dolf or Mack. Or for a more fun approach, you could call them Gumby or Buster.

Bleiz
Dolf
Onyx
Steel
Bruno
Lyulf
Ozzy
Alfie
Gumby
Rollo
Conan
Andy
Vuk
Vilkas
Gino
Rocky
Beowulf
Velvel
Lycan
Rafe
Levi
Lykos
Ingvar
Ulric
Wolfstan
Bruce
Zeus
Cuán
Thor
Eadwulf
Mack
Ulrich
Moose
Wulstan
Lycurgus
Wulfric
Rudi
Sammy
Lobo
Bardolf
Lykaon
Wolfgang
Achilles
Buster
Ace
Dolph
Varg
Arlo
Koda
Wolfric
Garm
Hercules
Bolt
Ralph
Itzal
Fenris
Smokey
Rudolph
Wynton
Wulfgar
Logan
Rolf
Chase
Adalwolf
Blaze
Titan
Bo
Jax
Lincoln
Gregory
Lonán
Wyland
Oakley
Duke
Lycidas
Hati
Atlas
Rambo
Ghost
Fang
Lupe
Archie
Wolsey
Conall
Lovell
Artie
August
Odin
Benji
Lupin
Wulfsige
Loki
Weylyn
Asher
Rogue
Brutus
Gus
Lowell
Atari

Names That Mean Wolf

Black wolf photos from springtime in the Midwest — Acknowledge their heritage with a name that translates to “wolf,” such as Ingolf or Conner.
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There are a lot of names out there that translate to, “wolf”, like Conner or Hrolf. Or if you want to honor their fearlessness, choose a name like Hardulph, which means “brave wolf”.

Randelle – Admirable Wolf Shield
Fridolf – Peaceful Wolf
Ardwolf – Home-Loving Wolf
Botulf – Wolf Like
Botolf – Herald Wolf
Berhtwulf – Light Wolf
Adalwolf – Noble Wolf
Dolph – Noble Wolf
Ivalo – Form of Ivaylo; Wolf
Lovel – Like a Young Wolf
Tatwulf – He who is as strong as a Wolf
Amaruq – Grey Wolf
Beowulf – Battle Wolf
Channon – The Wise One
Conner – Wolf
Ingolf – Wolf
Hati – Mythical Wolf; Golden
Hardulph – Brave Wolf
Velvela – Wolf in Hebrew
Aldwulf – As Old as a Wolf
Channe – Young Wolf
Bardawulf – Ax and Wolf
Bleiz – Old Breton Word for Wolf
Lovel – Young Wolf
Beorhtwulf – Smart or Bright Wolf
Yiddish)
Bernulf – Wolf and Bear
Adulf – Noble Wolf
Aedwulf – Honorable Wolf
Hrolf – Wolf
Chann – Young Wolf
Arnoux – Eagle Wolf
Marrok – Werewolf Knight
Ethelwulf – Noble Wolf
Bardoul – Smart Wolf

Names for a Black Wolf

Black Wolf in the forest — If you’re choosing a name for a black wolf, consider powerful titles like Panther or Shady.
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Are you naming a mostly black wolf? They might make a great Shadow, Coal, or Doom.

Mallard
Bat
Doom
Bron
Shady
Lila
Charmed
Twilight
Neesha
Grim
Autumn
Kier
Crow
Night Vision
Cole
Doyle
Anise
Panther
Oriole
Darcus
Grackle
Charcoal
Lela
Luna
Corbett
Tar
Abyss
Abracadabra
Glenden
Delaney
Biotite
Liquorice
Poppy
Fathom
Freddy
Starling
Coffee Bean
Smoke
Jett
Krishna
Lilith
Kara
Midnight
Maurice
Tourmaline
Eclipse
Shade
Zanzibar
Blackbird
Scary
Maureen
Ichabod
Night
Cormorant
Fuscienne
Void
Shadow
Lucifer
Magnetite
Igor
Tea
Sable
Graphite
Inola/Inali
Dark Coal
Coral
Olive
Yin
Bear
Nocturne
Oil
Wolframite
Enigma
Loon
Gloom
Dooley
Colby
Morticia
Jet
Coffee
Frankincense
Hematite
Keira
Tourmaline
Eve
Pitch
Black Agate
Nightfall
Fearsome
Thunder
Bruno
Coleridge
Obsidian
Ferberite
Tux
Serenity
Bluster
Nigella
Wednesday
Raven
Onyx
Carbon
Colt
Dade
Merel
Ferrer
Obsidian
Black Bean
Ciar
Dusk
Blackberry
Rebel
Vulture
Kali
Black Diamond
Carey
Cassiterite
Leylah
Cavier
Black Pearl
Murk
October
Ilvaite

Names for a White Wolf

White Hudson Bay wolf beautiful view — Bianca is a classy name for an all-white wolf, as is Snowy and Luka.
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Are you naming a mostly white wolf? Then explore light names like Bianca, Foam, Albin, or Beyza.

Bianca
Cotton
Attila
Albin
Beyza
Feather
Birch
Parsnip
Snowy
Spirit
Winter
Lightening
Luka
Yuki
Bella
Foam
Ice
Almond
Elsa
Alabaster
Gavin
Tic Tac
Frosty
Frostine
Snoopy
Cheesecake
Pasta
Samson
Crystal
Ophelia
Coolwhip
Arctic
Arctic
Marshmallow
Glacier
Egret
Casper
White Gold
Swan
Yeti
Bones
Bride
Rice
Olaf
Blizzard
Nimbus
Alaska
Missy
Stella
Luna
Nova
Cashmere
Pearl
Kari
Bechamel
Fluff
Arctica
Falcor
Misty
Lily
Siberia
Parka
Coconut
Aurora
Sonja
Angel
Boo
Cheddar
Snowflake
Powder
Egg
Trapper
Q-Tip
Roxy
Slate
Frankie
Flake
Artica
Buttercream
Ivory
Frost
Polar
Holly
Clarity
Boots
Snowball
Spudz
Pinky
Brain
Alfredo
Zirc
Chloe
Sleet
Slush
Icing
Tusks
Shiro
Chickpea
Topaz

Names for a Brown Wolf

Wolves with red-brown coats do well with names like Dusky, Carob, or Maple.
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Are you choosing a name for a mostly brown wolf? Then consider fitting titles like Maple, Chestnut, or Dusky.

Rich
Crisper
Carob
Umber
Dusky
Sear
Malt
Molasses
Bister
Cadbury
Maple
Kapil
Fry
Brick
Autumn
Peanut
Bronze
Roo
Deer
Ovaltine
Tortilla
Pretzel
Singe
Latte
Acorn
Clove
Bear
Biscuit
Rocky
Goldie
Toad
Walnut
Conker
Mousy
Ginger
Oatmeal
Bison
Fig
Chip
Heather
Clay
Fudge
Toffee
Tator
Millie
Diesel
Cider
Moose
Java
Ash
Hops
Mud Pie
Barley
Mahogany
Bruno
Toast
Brandy
Rusty
Snickers
Hickory
Dusty
Hazel
Sunburn
Brunette
Wood
Smudge
Sandy
Heath
Molokai
Brown Sugar
Buster Brown
Rolo
Tootsie
Twix
Hershey
Honey
Pluto
Brown Bear
Copper
Caramel
Boule
Riesen
Reed
Motts
Shroom
Teddy
Milk Chocolate
Sienna
Dirt
Sahara
Cinnamon
Coffee
Mocha
Penny
Nutmeg

Names for a Gray Wolf

Closeup of the eyes of a gray wolf — Grayhowl and Graypaw are both fitting names for a mostly gray wolf.
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When choosing a name for a mostly gray wolf, consider titles like Slate, Graypaw, and Tin. Or if you want to be a bit playful, call them Flipper after the famous gray dolphin.

Grayhowl
Sage
Racoon
Charcoal
Grayshadow
Ridge
Vapor
Aspen
Parisian Night
Graypaw
Slate
Tinley
English
Tin
Anthracite
Blaze
Volcanic
Murk
Wraith
Wyatt
Oyster
Luster
Puddle
Hazel
Sully
Landon
Falcon Gray
Jasper
Reardon
Stoker
Flipper
Smazy
Maverick
Myst
Rocky
Fader
Onyx
Dolphin
Nova
Crimson
Stoke
Iron
Alaska
Smokey
Soot
Pig Iron
Elderberry
Gunmetal
Graypelt
Kodiak
Manatee
Spirit
Cadet
Goose
Sterling
Shine
Fade
Platinum
Thunder
Castor
Grizzly
Tala
Ember
Gray Beard
Flint
Phoenix
Haiiro
Cod
Haze
Titanium
Gray
Soupy
Steel
Nickel
Cedar
Sterling
Carbon
Griselda
Gunner
Rhino
Pewter
Coal
Vega
Wisp
Silverpaw
Robo
Marengo
Pebble
Heron
Greyson
Mouse
Willow
Graymoon
Seal

Names Based on Game of Throne Characters

Portrait of a Grey wolf angry in the forest — You can name your wolf after one of the six wolves in Game of Thrones, or any other character you love.
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Is your wolf a Jon Snow or Arya Stark? Consider using your favorite Game of Thrones character as inspiration as you choose the perfect title.

Myrcella Baratheon
Arya Stark
Jaqen H’ghar
Jon Snow
Tywin Lannister
Robb Stark
Talisa Maegyr
Varys
Podrick Payne
Euron Greyjoy
Lord Commander Jeor Mormont
Roose Bolton
Littlefinger
Daario Naharis
Khal Drogo
Grey Worm
Theon Greyjoy
Qyburn
Yara Greyjoy
Beric Dondarrion
Red Viper
Stannis Baratheon
Ramsay Bolton
Jaime Lannister
Ned Stark
Talisa Stark
King Robert Baratheon
Hot Pie
Petyr Baelish
Olenna Tyrell
Tommen Baratheon
Maester Luwin
Brienne of Tarth
Margaery Tyrell
Bronn
Lyanna Mormont
Missandei
Syrio Forel
Samwell Tarly
Hodor
Rickon Stark
Sansa Stark
Tyrion Lannister
Shae
Ygritte
Catelyn Stark
Bran Stark
Sandor Clegane
Benjen Stark
The Hound
Shireen Baratheon
Ellaria Sand
Pycelle
Tormund Giantsbane
Melisandre
Davos Seaworth
Gendry
Meera Reed
Viserys Targaryen
Mirri Maz Duu
Joffrey Baratheon
Yoren
Oberyn Martell
High Sparrow
Daenerys Targaryen
Jorah Mormont
Gilly
Lady
Nymeria
Shaggydog
Summer
Ghost

Names Based on Lord of the Rings Characters

British Columbian wolf — Name your wolf after one of the Lord of the Rings characters such as Frodo, Treebeard, or Gandalf.
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If you love Lord of the Rings, let that passion guide your wolf name-picking. You can choose a well-known character like Bilbo, or explore less famous figures like Celeborn.

Old Noakes
Treebeard
Elendil
Lagduf
Snaga
Hirgon
Beorn
Uglúk
Everard Took
Nob
Bergil
Bill Ferny
Húrin
Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
Gárulf
Orophin
Legolas
Dáin II
Ghân-buri-Ghân
Hamfast Gamgee
Widow Rumble
Dúnhere
Finglas
Daddy Twofoot
Théodred
Folco Boffin
Hob Hayward
Angelica Baggins
Saruman
Erestor
Celeborn
Bruno Bracegirdle
Old Man Willow
Mrs. Proudfoot
Odo Proudfoot
Mat Heathertoes
Angbor
Elrond
Rose Cotton
Arwen
Lotho Sackville-Baggins
Hirluin
Landroval
Bilbo Baggins
Lindir
Ted Sandyman
Anborn
Melilot Brandybuck
Milo Burrows
Willie Banks
Forlong
Harry Goatleaf
Carl Cotton
Dervorin
NazgûlDuilin
Isildur
Fastred
Duilin
Glóin
Aragorn
Mrs. Maggot
Robin Smallburrow
Sancho Proudfoot
Bowman Cotton
Ghân-buri-Ghân
Faramir
Folco Boffin
Rorimac Brandybuck
Radbug
Glorfindel
Gandalf
Hugo Bracegirdle
Angelica Baggins
Muzgash
Lotho Sackville-Baggins
Hamfast Gamgee
Gimli

Irish Wolf Names

An Apennine wolf in the wild close up — Charm, Gael, and Emma are just a few of the awesome Irish names you can give a wolf.
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Emma, Brady, Stephanie, and Gael are a few of the Irish names you can give a wolf. Keep reading to see which names below match your wolf’s essence.

Claire
Muadhnait
Nora
Conor
Nessa
Líadan
Emma
Brady
Oscar
Darragh
Grainne
Kane
Riley
Charm
Mckenzie
Tadhg
Declan
James
Kayleigh
Eimear
Gael
Eabha
Madigan
Anna
Griffin
Kylie
Siobhan
Sean
Saoirse
Keira
Oisin
Zaira
Kieran
Rossa
Sloane
Big Red
Eoghan
Hannah
Fiona
Diarmuid
Kiara
Rian
Dearbhla
Bridget
Flynn
Rowan
Cassidy
Finn
Maeve
Miles
Cody
Chloe
Brody
Lily
Kylie
Ciaran
Mia
Caitlin
Puca
Puca
Molly
Dublin
Eireann
Brendan
Blarney
Patrick
Maeve
Harper
Annabelle
Liam
Finnegan
Niall
Sophia
Melva
Shamrock
Conan
Mavourneen
Seamus
Devin
Rory
Cormac
Shannon
Shayla
Susan
Lucy
Sadie
Niamh
Erin
Imogen
Cass
Fergus
Aidan
Cathal
Viona
Kacey
Cian
Aoife
Tara
Celt
Brian
Keeley
Flynn
Laoise
Sullivan
Ava
Sinéad
Ella
Cullen
Logan

Australian Names and Phrases

Wolf quiz — Add an Aussie touch to your wolf’s name with a title like Bludger, which means “lazy one”.
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Get playful with Australian names, phrases, and terms when naming your wolf. Consider Woop Woop which means, “the middle of nowhere”.

Zanthus
Tilly
Loki
Adelaide
Nala
Banjo
Jet
Alvie
Jannali
Esky
Darwin
Ruby
Clifton
Matilda
Bentley
Ranger
Isa
Ariah
Wentworth
Kiwi
Bella
Harper
Molly
Jervis
Coco
Zoe
Zeus
Buddy
Dingo
Indigo
Oscar
Dundee
Harley
Oliver
Willow
Sydney
Bindi
Sheila
Jack
Moira
Coen
Coral
Sia
Alice
Weston
Bogan- Country Person
Bludger – Lazy
Chook – Chicken
Hard Yakka- Try doing some type of hard work
Oz or Ozzie – Short for Australia
Chockers or Chocka – Full
Biccy – Biscuit
Grommet – Young surfer
Roo – Short for kangaroo
Mozzie – Mosquito
Barbie – Barbeque
Arvo – Afternoon
Woop Woop – Somewhere in the middle of nowhere
Sammie – Sandwich
Bennie – Eggs Benedict
Boonie – Safari hat
Avo – Avocado
Mate – Friend
Crook- Bad
Cooee – Come
Ripper – Fantastic, Really awesome
Taz – Tasmania
Lollies – Sweets
Crackin’ – What’s going on
True Blue – Genuine Australian
Bonzer – Good
Straya – Short for Australia

French Inspired Wolf Names

Howling timber wolf in the woods. — Have fun with French-inspired wolf names like Bonjour or Claude.
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Enjoy French-inspired wolf names with titles like Brioche, Claude, or Aimee. Or to show a bit of endearment call them Mon Amour, for “my love”.

Mon petit monstre – My Little Monster
Bonjour – Good morning
Au revoir – Goodbye
Bonsoir – Good evening
Salut – Hi
Mon amour – My love
Mon mec – My boyfriend
Fromage – Cheese
Kaki – Persimmon
Frite – Pomme frite
Mon lutin – My elf
Ma puce – My flea
Brioche – Type of bread
Fenouil – Fennel
Litchi – Lychee
Mon trésor – My treasure
Chou – Cabbage
Cannelé – Pastry
Mon chéri – My darling
Mon bébé – My baby
Louise
Remy
Anais
Montague
Raphael
Blaise
Alizée
Bella
Baptiste
Colette
Aimee
Antoine
Gabriel
Claude
Céline
Gabin
Kayden
Maribel
Pom
Jean
Emilien
Quincy
Laurence
Jordane
Céleste
Adrien
Sylvie
Louis
Gabrielle
Clément
Darcy
Marie
Basile
Dominique
Delphine
Alexandre
Beau
Romilly
Julius
Pierre
Charles
Avery
Dion
Amélie
Blanche
Bellamy
Lionel
Oceane
Lafayette
Emmeline
Genevieve
Zélie
Armand
Bastien
Fleur
Augustin
Elodie
Jules
Cécile
Berenger
Maylone
Aimée
Capucine
Charlotte
Ottilie
Florent
Etienne
Camille
Emanuelle
Côme
Juliette
Chloé
Royal
Lilou
Andre
Brice
Aurelie

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