70 Werewolf Name Ideas from Mythology & Folklore

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If you’re creating your own werewolf story, you want to give your werewolf character a name that highlights their dual nature—human and wolf. While some werewolf names are a bit on-the-nose, others hint at their identity without being too obvious. In this article, we spoke with urban legends expert Sydney Bermudez to gather some of the best names for male and female werewolves, and we’ll also give you tips on how to choose the best name for your character.

The Best Werewolf Name Ideas

Male Werewolf Names

Pick a tough, powerful name for a male werewolf. Werewolves are often known for their supernatural strength, so it only makes sense to give them a strong name to match. Draw inspiration from werewolf folklore and mythology, or opt for a name that means “wolf.” Here are some examples: Acwulf (German for “wolf from the oak meadows”) Adalwolf (German for “noble wolf”) Adolphus (German for “noble wolf”) Alcide (Italian for “great warrior”) Amarok (Inuit for “giant wolf”) Bardulf (English for “bright wolf”) Boris (Slavic for “wolf, warrior”) Cayden (Welsh for “spirit of battle”) Conri (Irish for “wolf king”) Dolph (German and Dutch for “noble wolf”) Faelan (Irish for “little wolf”) Farkas (Hungarian for “wolf”) Fenrir (Norse for “monstrous wolf” and inspired by the great wolf in Norse mythology, says Bermudez) Fridolf (German for “peaceful wolf”) Garmr (Norse for “guardian”) Gonzalo (Spanish for “battle, noble wolf”) Hati (Norse for “the one who hates”) Hemming (Norse and German for “skin of the shanks, werewolf”) Hrolf (Norse for “famous wolf, wolf ruler”) Lobo (Spanish for “wolf”) Loup (French for “wolf”) Lowell (English and French for “young wolf”) Lucian (Latin for “illumination”) Lupin (from lupus, which is Latin for “wolf,” says Bermudez) Lyall (Norse for “wolf”) Lycan (Greek for “werewolf”) Odwolf (English for “wealthy wolf”) Ralph (German for “wise wolf, wolf counsel”) Remus (Latin for “founder of Rome”) Skoll (Norse for “chase”) Theron (Greek for “hunter”) Tidwulf (German for “time wolf”) Velkan (Slavic for “wolf-like”) Vilkas (Lithuanian for “wolf”) Worgen (English for “wolf creature”) Zeeb (Hebrew for “wolf”) Meet the wikiHow Expert Sydney Bermudez is an urban legends expert. She specializes in horror storytelling, Mexican folklore, and urban legends, and has over 400k followers on TikTok and Instagram.

Female Werewolf Names

Choose a strong, feminine name for a female werewolf. In pop culture, female werewolves are less common than male werewolves, but the ones who exist are often depicted as strong, independent characters. Like with male werewolves, choose a name that’s inspired by mythology or that translates to “wolf.” Here are some examples: Adolpha (German for “noble wolf”) Adophine (German for “noble wolf”) Altalune (Latin for “over the moon”) Amoux (French for “eagle wolf”) Arianell (Welsh for “silver”) Ashina (Arabic for “wolf”) Astra (Latin for “stars”) Cathwulf (English for “battle wolf”) Channing (French for “young wolf”) Daciana (Romanian for “wolf, full of strength”) Due (German for “wolf power”) Faoiltiama (Irish for “wolf lady”) Louve (French for “she-wolf”) Lovota (Italian for “fast wolf”) Luna (Latin for “moon”) Lupe (Spanish for “wolf’s valley”) Luperca (Latin for “she-wolf who nursed Romulus and Remus”) Lupita (Spanish for “river of the wolf”) Mingan (Algonquian for “grey wolf”) Morrighan (Irish for “great queen”) Neoma (Greek for “new moon”) Orfilia (German and English for “female wolf”) Otsana (Basque for “she-wolf”) Randelle (Norse for “wolf shield”) Rieka (German for “wolf ruler”) Rollin (English for “wolf counsel”) Rudina (Swiss and German for “legendary wolf”) Sassaba (Chippewa for “the wolf”) Selene (Greek for “moon goddess,” says Bermudez) Serafine (French for “fiery one”) Tala (Native American for “wolf”) Ulf (Norse for “wolf”) Ulrica (German for “wolf power, wolf ruler) Ulva (German and Norse for “wolf”) Ylfa (Norse for “she-wolf”)

How to Name a Werewolf

Draw inspiration from your werewolf’s human and animal sides. In general, werewolves are humans who transform into wolves or wolf-like creatures, but the way you name your werewolf will depend on your werewolf’s origin story. If they began as a normal human, they’re more likely to have a common name. If they were born into a race of werewolves, however, their name may reflect more of their wolf-like qualities. If you prefer, try to strike a balance between both aspects. Similarly, decide how on-the-nose you want your werewolf’s name to be. If everyone knows they’re a werewolf, give them a typical werewolf name. If you want their identity to be a surprise, go for something that isn’t directly related to wolves or werewolves.

Consider your werewolf’s cultural origins. There are werewolf myths from all over the world, but many common stories are derived from European cultures. Determine where your werewolf is from and what legends you want to pay homage to to find a name that fits your character’s cultural background. For instance, if your werewolf is in a dark fantasy setting, Bermudez suggests using more fantastical names like Ashfang, Nightclaw, or Silverbane.

Decide on your werewolf’s personality and abilities. If your werewolf is a villain, you may prefer to give them a darker name, while you might choose something more noble for a hero. Additionally, consider what kind of supernatural abilities your werewolf will have. This can help you choose a name that’s unique to your character. For example, if your werewolf has super healing abilities, you might name them Rowan. Bermudez explains that Rowan is a folklore herb that’s tied to protection.