A werewolf is a human that has the ability to shape himself into a wolf, and they are occasionally called lycanthrope. The werewolf concept originated principally from European folklore during the medieval period.
From books, stories, animations, and movies, we have seen werewolves scare us and give us nightmares. And yet, over the years, they have evolved in their form and character to become gentler and better-natured (at least in some versions).
Writing an interesting werewolf story takes more than just having the story arc set up in your head. You should be able to give good names to your characters.
Naming your fictional character can mean all the difference in your story.
Depending on the age setting and the kind of story you are writing, choosing werewolf names is always a great idea for any story. Not only are werewolf names great for stories, but they are also great options for pets, game characters, paintings, events, and cars.
When choosing werewolf names, you also want to know the meaning of the names. Inspiring fear, awe, and mystery – here are over 150 werewolf names that can helpyour character spring to life and chill the spine!
Werewolf Names For Boys
1. Acwulf (English origin) - means 'old meadow wolf'.
2. Adalwolf (German origin) - means 'a noble wolf'.
3. Adolph (German origin) - means 'majestic wolf'.
4. Aegenwulf (German origin) - means 'the wolf of the sea'.
5. Alaric (Norse origin) - means 'wolf leader'.
6. Amarok (Alaskan origin) - means 'arctic wolf'.
7. Amoux (French origin) - means 'an eagle-wolf'.
8. Ardolf (English origin) - means 'homely wolf'.
9. Arnou (French origin) - means 'eagle-wolf'.
10. Audolf (Norse origin) - means 'a wolf’s friend'.
11. Bardalph (Old English origin) - means 'ax-wolf'.
12. Barwolf (Old English origin) for an ax-wolf.
13. Bjomolf (Norwegian origin) - means 'bear wolf'.
14. Bleidd (Welsh origin) - means 'wolf'.
15. Bledig, (Welsh origin) - means 'like a wolf'.
16. Boris - a common name meaning 'wolf' in German, Russian and Bulgarian.
17. Cana (Latin origin) - means 'wolves'.
18. Canagan (Celtic origin) - means 'wolf cub'.
19. Channing (French origin) - means 'young wolf'.
20. Channon (Old English origin) - means 'young wolf'.
21. Coinin (Gaelic origin) - means 'little old wolf'; perfect for a quaint little character.
22. Conall (German origin) - means 'strong wolf'.
23. Conan (Irish origin) - means 'wolf'.
24. Connery (Celtic origin) - means 'a wolf farmer'; a name that combines dignity and power.
25. Connor (Irish origin) - means 'a wolf lover'; great name if your character is a romantic.
26. Conri (Celtic origin) - means 'the king of the wolves'.
27. Conry (Irish origin) - means 'keeper of the hound'.
28. Cuan (Irish origin) - means 'little wolf'.
29. Convel (Celtic origin) - means 'wolf warrior'.
30. Dolph (Swedish origin) - means 'noble wolf'.
31. Dolphus (German origin) - means 'a noble wolf'.
32. Edon (French origin) - means 'wolf'; cool short name.
33. Ernouf (Scandinavian origin) - means 'as strong as a wolf'.
34. Ethelwulf (Old English origin) - means 'a noble wolf'.
35. Farkas (Hungarian origin) - means 'wolf'.
36. Faolan (Irish origin) - means 'a little wolf'.
37. Felan (Celtic origin) - means 'a small wolf'.
38. Fenris (Norse origin) for a mythological monster wolf; very strong name.
39. Fleki (Norse origin) - means 'one who is ravenous'.
40. Freki (Norse origin) - means 'wolf'.
41. Geirolf (Norse origin) - means 'wolf spear'.
42. Geri, (Norse origin) - name of the wolf seen with Odin, means 'greedy'.
43. Gerwulf - a strong name meaning 'a spear-wolf'.
44. Gonzalo (Latin origin) - means 'wolf'.
45. Guadalupe (Latin origin) - means 'wolf'.
46. Hardulf (Anglo-Saxon origin) - means 'brave wolf'.
47. Heoruwulf - means 'a wolf-army'; imagine how powerful this werewolf must be!
48. Hildwulf (old English origin) - means 'a wolf in battle'.
49. Kurt (Latin origin) - means 'wolf'.
50. Leidolf (Norse origin) - means 'descendants of wolf'.
51. Leikos (Greek origin) - means 'wolf'.
52. Lobo (Spano-Portuguese origin) - means 'wolf'.
53. Llop - unique short wolven name.
54. Lowe - a French name for a little wolf.
55. Lowell - an Old French word for a wolf cub.
56. Lupus - a Latin name means "wolf".
57. Lyall (Norse origin) - means 'wolf'.
58. Lyfing (German origin) - means 'beloved wolf'.
59. Marrok (Scottish origin) - means 'werewolf'.
60. Maccon - a Celtic name for the son of a wolf.
61. Maheegan - a Native American word for a wolf.
62. Olcan - a word for a wolf in Celtic.
63. Ozouf (Arabic origin) - means 'god’s wolf'.
64. Phelan (Irish origin) - means 'wolf'.
65. Radolf (English origin) - means 'red wolf'.
66. Ragnulf (English origin) - means 'adviser wolf'.
67. Ralph (German origin) - means 'wolf counsel'.
68. Randale (German origin) - means 'wolf shield'.
69. Randon (German origin) - means 'wolf shield'.
70. Raul (Spanish origin) - means 'wolf counsel'.
71. Rolf (German origin) - means 'wolf'.
72. Rendall (English origin) - means 'the shield of a wolf'.
73. Sandalio (Spanish origin) - means 'the true wolf spirit'.
74. Shumani (Native American origin) - means 'thunder-wolf'.
75. Vigolfr - an Icelandic word for a wolf; unique name.
76. Vilkas - a Lithuanian word for wolf.
77. Vuk - a Croatian word for wolf; fun short name for a werewolf.
78. Vukasin - a Serbian word for wolf.
79. Ulfred (Old English origin) - means 'peace-wolf'.
80. Wolfgang (German origin) - means the 'son of a wolf'.
Amazing Female Werewolf Names
81. Accalia - a Latin name for a female wolf.
82. Adawolfa (German origin) - means 'noble she-wolf'.
83. Adolpha - a beautiful German name for a noble she-wolf.
84. Adolphine (Swedish origin) - means 'noble she-wolf'.
85. Adoqhina (Teutonic origin) - means 'respectful wolf'.
86. Agwang (African origin) - means 'wolf'.
87. Altalune (Latin origin) - means 'over the moon'.
88. Ayame (Japanese origin) - means 'princess wolf'.
89. Ainar (Kazagh origin) - means 'over the moon'.
90. Amaruq (Inuit origin) - means 'grey wolf'.
91. Amoux (French origin) - means 'grey wolf'.
92. Bleddyn Welsh name for wolf.
93. Blevine (Welsh origin) - means 'wolf cub'.
94. Cailean (Irish origin) - means 'wolf pup'.
95. Cathwulf (Old English origin) - means 'a pure wolf'; a powerful werewolf name.
Bachelor of Arts specializing in French with Film Studies, Bachelor of Arts (Year Abroad) specializing in Literature, History, Language, Media, and Art
Georgia StoneBachelor of Arts specializing in French with Film Studies, Bachelor of Arts (Year Abroad) specializing in Literature, History, Language, Media, and Art
Georgia is an experienced Content Manager with a degree in French and Film Studies from King's College London and Bachelors degree from Université Paris-Sorbonne. Her passion for exploring the world and experiencing different cultures was sparked during her childhood in Switzerland and her year abroad in Paris. In her spare time, Georgia enjoys using London's excellent travel connections to explore further afield.
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