Wolves are relatives of dogs. And wolf names are quite popular for dogs as the two do look very similar. One big difference is that we can cuddle with dogs and not with wolves!
If you have a dog who is more like a wolf than a dog (and if he shares similar characteristics with his cousin), perhaps it would be a good idea to give him a name that’s rather “wolf-like.” Following are more than 125 options to consider.
There’s always the obvious choice like “Beowulf,” “Beast,” “Aspen” (perfect if the dog is a husky!), “Fang,” “Lobo,” or what might be the most obvious wolf name “Wolf” (or “Wolfy”).
But have you thought of actually giving it a contradicting name just to break the system (and maybe confuse people)? How about “Buddy,” “Snowball” (again, perfect for a Husky), or “Puchi”?
An important tip to remember when naming your dog (even if he doesn’t look like a wolf) is to consider their personality. You can often determine a dog’s personality very early in their life, so don’t be in a big rush.
My sister has a black Labrador Retriever named Molly. One day, another abandoned black Lab wandered on to their property. After weeks of looking for his owner, they decided to keep him and they named him Buck.
The name suits Buck’s personality quite well and he seems to likes it, too. He answers to his new name, following training commands and acting as if Buck was his name all along.
Have fun exploring the Wolf Names list and, if you want to explore some of our more popular dog names lists, take a look at these:
Below is a list of more than 125 wolf names for your dog. Browse or study the list and have fun. If you don’t find a name you like, return to the main puppy names page for more than 4,000 fun and interesting options.
| Name | Meaning |
| Aiyana | Means “forever” or “flowering” |
| Lefty | A nickname for someone who is left-handed |
| Akira | A manga series that is by Katsuhiro |
| Akino | A Japanese singer, song-writer, and lyricist |
| Alaska | One of the 50 states |
| Lexi | Could be a shortened version of Alexis |
| Lexis | Could also be a shortened version of Alexis |
| Logan | There is an airport called Boston Logan International Airport |
| Loki | Loki is a god in Norse mythology. |
| Alpine | There is a city in Texas called Alpine |
| Luigi | Mario and Luigi are the two main characters in Super Mario |
| Alusia | Some exotic name for a girl |
| Luna | A nickname for the moon. This is one of my favorite wolf names. |
| Lupe | Lupe Fiasco is an American rapper |
| Lupin | Remus Lupin is a character in Harry Potter |
| Malakai | Means “my messenger” |
| Adimar | In German means “He whose battles have made him distinguished” |
| Maple | Like maple syrup |
| Maverick | A maverick is an unbranded cow, or steer |
| Maya | Form of “May” Or “Maia” |
| Meeka | A brand of sandal |
| Archie | Archie Andrews is a very famous comic book series |
| Ari | Means “lion”. For the lion-like dog. |
| Midna | A main character from the Nintendo game, Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess |
| Arctic | The most northern part of the earth |
| Misty | Covered in mist or dew |
| Mitsu | A shortened version of the word Mitsubishi |
| Moon | The night time light of the sky |
| Ashka | Ashka is the name of a Salon and Spa in canton Michigan |
| Moose | A large deer; an elk |
| Aspen | A city in Colorado |
| Nadia | Means “hope” |
| Aura | Means “glowing light” |
| Nala | Sumbas girlfriend in The Lion King |
| Avi | An author of books for children and teens |
| Ayka | Short for “Ayaka” which means “flower” in Japanese |
| Balto | A famous Siberian Husky sled dog. Balto is popular on the husky dog names list, and is a great addition to the wolf names list. |
| Nomad | Someone who travels all over the place not permanently ever settling down |
| Bear | A very large mammal that is known for stealing food from camp grounds |
| Baron | Means “free man”, or “free warrior” |
| Beau | Another name for a boyfriend |
| Onyx | A form of quartz |
| Okami | Japanese word for “wolf”. Great name for hunting dogs |
| Black Ice | A clear sheet of ice on the road that isn’t actually black and it is very dangerous to drive when it is on the road |
| Ben | Short form of “Benjamin” or “Benedict” |
| Orca | A type of whale |
| Blitzen | One of Santa Claus’ reindeers |
| Breeze | A gentle wind. A cool addition to the wolf names list (pun intended). |
| Rose | Lovely flower in varying colors of red, white, yellow, pink |
| Ryka | A variation for “Reika” which means “fresh flower” |
| Buster | Nickname used for a fellow or tough (or dog, that is) |
| Sable | With a black coat |
| Cari | Short form of “Carrie” |
| Saphira | A variation of the precious stone “sapphire” |
| Chewy | For the dog who loves chewing things?; can also be shortened form of Star Wars’ Chewbacca |
| Saskya | Means “Saxon woman” |
| Seska | Can be a variation of “Saskya” |
| Chronos | The personification of time; also a supervillan in DC Comics |
| Cloud | A dog that seemningly looks like a puff of cloud |
| Copper | With a red-brown coat |
| Shei | Can be short for “Shiela” which means “heaven” |
| Dakota | Brave and unbeatable warrior |
| Dasher | One of Santa Claus’ reindeers |
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| Siku | Great name for a big dog, preferably one with a white coat |
| Silver | A shiny grayish-white metal |
| Delta | The fourth letter of the Greek alphabet |
| Sky | The celestial dome. Can also mean to hit a ball into the air |
| Sloan | Means “expedition” or “invasion” |
| Smokey | Simlar to that of a smoke; like having smokey fur (or eyes?) |
| Snowball | That little fluffy dog that you can effortlessly roll into a snowball |
| Diamond | One of the most-loved gems in the world; also is the hardest |
| Desoto | A now defunct brand of automobile based in the United States |
| Storm | Violent; leaves everything in chaos, just like in a storm’s aftermath |
| Donder | One of Santa Claus’ reindeers |
| Dwan | Probably a variation of “Dwyn” which means “to steal” |
| Suki | Japanese for “beloved” |
| Duke | A male ruler |
| Duchess | The Duke’s partner. Need a pair of wolf names? This is a perfect pick. |
| Echo | A reverberating sound. In Greek mythology, also nymph who sorrowed from unrequited love until the only thing that remained was her voice |
| Tank | A large receptacle or storage chamber (probably for food) |
| Eclipse | Rare, just like an eclipse |
| Edge | Means “border” or “end of a surface” |
| Teeko | Intelligent and strategic, just like the game |
| Electra | Full of life and viracity. Can also be named for a dog owned by a Carmen Electra fan |
| Teva | Herew for “nature” |
| Timber | A hardwood |
| Estona | Female version of “Easton” which means “from the East Town” |
| Flash | Quick as lightning |
| Titus | A Roman emperor |
| Titan | With very great strength, intellect, or importance |
| Todd | Means “fox” |
| Tonka | An American toy company known for its toy trucks and construction equipment |
| Frosty | The snowman with “a button nose” and a “jolly, happy soul” |
| Gage | Means “measurer” |
| Tundra | A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region with frozen subsoil |
| Ghost | Seemingly like a sprit or soul of a deceased person |
| Glacier | A slowly moving mass or river of ice |
| Willow | With spikey fur, just like the tree |
| Winter | That time of the year when its freezing and everything’s blanketed in white |
| Whisper | Speaks (or barks, that is) very softly |
| Grace | Means “charm”; can also mean “gift” |
| Granite | Very hard and impenetrable |
| Gypsy | A traveller with dark skin and hair |
| Hali | Greek for “sea” |
| Zelda | German for “woman warrior”; for owners obsessed with “The Legend of Zelda” video games |
| Zoey | Greek for “life” |
| Hawk | Possessing keen sense, just like a hawk; perfect name for a guard dog |
| Hera | A goddess and the wife of Zeus in Greek mythology. (She is also Zeus’ sister, just so you know). Gods and goddesses are popular as wolf names. |
| Jade | Gemstone with a lovely green hue |
| Jaden | A combination of “Jay” and “Aiden”. Perfect if these were the names of the parents of the dog |
| Java | An island in Indonesia; also a caffeinated beverage |
| Juno | The goddess of marriage and childbirth |
| Kasper | A variation of “Casper”, popularly known as the friendly ghost |
| Kato | Latin for “good judgement” |
| Keanu | For the dog owner who is a big fan of the movie “The Matrix” and Keanu Reeves |
| Keeko | Can be a variation of “Keiko” which means “blessing” |
| Keesha | A variation of “Keisha” which means “her life” |
| Keeva | Means kind, beautiful, and gentle |
| Kenya | A country in Africa; Hebrew for “animal horn”; Japanese for “wise” |
| Kiana | Means “living with grace” |
| Kodiak | An island in Alaska; also a kind of bear |
| Leah | In Hebrew, means “weary” |
| Shika | Short for “Shikamaru” which means “as a deer” in Japanese |
| Nanook | The master of polar bears in Inuit mythology |
| Mahika | Means “earth goddess” |
| Nadie | Means “hope”; can also be another form of “Nadia” which means “no one” |
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I loved the website, it helped me name my “dire wolf-mixed-with-dragon” character! THANKS! (:
it helped me start and Otherkin therian wolf pack. Im Dakota (girl btw)
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I just make packs with my friends, and these are perfect names!!!
Donder isn’t one of Santa’s eight reindeer. It is Donner… Just sayin