Submitted Names with "wolf" in Description

This is a list of submitted names in which the description contains the keyword wolf.
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Abga m Abkhaz (Rare)
Derived from Abkhaz абгаду (ābgādú) meaning "wolf".
Acwulf m Anglo-Saxon
From the Old English elements ac "oak" and wulf "wolf".
Adalwulf m Germanic
Means "noble wolf", derived from Old High German adal "noble" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf." See also Adolf.
Ægenwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements āgan "to own, possess" and wulf "wolf".
Æscwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements æsc "ash tree" (poetically "spear" or "boat") and wulf "wolf".
Aginulf m Germanic
From the Germanic elements agin "edge of a sword" (which is an extended form of ag - see Agmund) and wulf "wolf".
Agwang f Luo
Means "wolf" in Luo.
Aiulf m Lombardic, Medieval English, Anglo-Norman
A Germanic name formed from the name elements agin "edge (of a sword)" and wolf "wolf" (see Aginulf).... [more]
Akaitcho m Yellowknife
Direct translation is "big foot" or "big feet" referencing a less literal translation of "like a wolf with big paws, he can travel long distances over snow."
Akela m & f Hindi (Rare)
Akelā means "single or solitary" in Hindi. Akela (Akelā also called The Lone Wolf or Big Wolf) is a fictional character in Rudyard Kipling's stories, The Jungle Book (1894) and The Second Jungle Book (1895)... [more]
Akhlut m & f Inuit Mythology
In Inuit mythology, Akhlut is a spirit that takes the form of both a wolf and an orca. It is a vicious, dangerous beast. Its tracks can be recognized because they are wolf tracks that lead to and from the ocean.
Aldhibah f Astronomy
This is the traditional name of the star Zeta Draconis in the Draco constellation. Zeta Draconis has the old Arabic name الذئب al-dhiʼb "the wolf", given in its feminine form Al Dhiʼbah (ذئبة)
Aldulf m Germanic
Means "old wolf", derived from Gothic alds (alt in Old High German) "old" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf." The name might also be a metathesis of Adalwulf (see Adolf).
Alwulf m Medieval English
Combination of elements al "noble" and wulf "wolf."
Amaguq m Inuit Mythology
According to Inuit mythology Amaguq is a trickster and wolf god.
Amarok m Inuit Mythology
Amarok is the name of a giant wolf in Inuit mythology. It will hunt down and devour anyone foolish enough to hunt alone at night. It is sometimes considered equivalent to the waheela of cryptozoology.
Andras m Judeo-Christian-Islamic Legend
The name of a demon as described in the Lesser Key of Solomon as a creature with the body of an angel and an owl's head who rides a wolf. Andras commands thirty legions of lesser demons and his main purpose is to spread discord and violence amongst mortals.
Ansculf m Old Norman, Anglo-Norman, Medieval English
Derived from the Old High German elements asc meaning "ash tree; spear" and wolf meaning "wolf", or possibly a variant form of the Old English name Æscwulf; the first element was altered due to the influence of Old High German ansi meaning "god, deity"... [more]
Apisi m Siksika
Means "coyote, wolf" in Blackfoot.
Arnulfr m Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements ǫrn "eagle" and ulfr "wolf".
Arulf m Germanic
The meaning and origin of the first element in this Germanic name is rather uncertain, and so there are various possibilities to the name's meaning. The most likely possibility is that the first element is derived from Proto-Germanic aran or arna "eagle" (ara in Gothic and arn in Old High German)... [more]
Astolf m German (Rare, Archaic)
A dithematic name of Germanic origin formed from the name element *AST "branch (of a tree)" and *WOLF "wolf".
Ásulfr m Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse as "god" and ulf "wolf."
Atenolfo m Lombardic (Italianized)
A dithematic name with the second name element wolf "wolf" and the first name element athan that is probably derived from Gothic aþn "year".
Audulf m Germanic
Derived from the Germanic element auda "wealth, property" (also see Audovacar) combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Auðulfr m Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements auðr "prosperity, fortune, riches" and ulfr "wolf".
Autolykos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from Greek αὐτός (autos) meaning "self". The second element is a little bit uncertain, in that there are two possibilities available for it. The first possibility is that it is derived from Greek λυκου (lykou) "of a wolf", which itself is ultimately derived from Greek λύκος (lykos) "wolf"... [more]
Aws m Arabic
Means "wolf, jackal, wild dog" or "gift, compensation" in Arabic.
Baga m Abkhaz
Means "wolf" in Abkhaz.
Bagapsh m Abkhaz
Means "red wolf" in Abkhaz.
Baldulf m Germanic
Derived from Old High German bald "bold, brave" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Bardolph m Theatre, Medieval English (?)
Possibly from a Germanic name derived from the elements bard, meaning "small axe" or "beard", and wulf "wolf". Shakespeare used it for minor characters in several plays.
Barnulf m Germanic
Derived from Gothic barn (synonymous with Scottish bairn) "child" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Bartolv m Norwegian (Archaic)
Variant of Barthold or a combination of bjartr "light, shining" and ulfr "wolf" (see also Bertulf).
Beaduwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements beadu "battle" and wulf "wolf". Alternative form of Beowulf, cognate to Germanic Badulf.
Beltreg m Mongolian
Means "wolf cub" in Mongolian.
Beorhtwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements beorht "bright" and wulf "wolf", making it a cognate of Bertulf... [more]
Beornwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from Old English beorn "warrior, man" and wulf "wolf". This was the name of a King of Mercia who reigned in the 9th century... [more]
Bernulf m Germanic, Dutch, German
Derived from Proto-Germanic beran or bernu "bear" (bero and bern in Old High German) combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Berowulf m Medieval English, Germanic
Variant of Bernwulf, from Germanic bero "bear" and wulf "wolf."
Bertulf m Germanic, German
Derived from Old High German beraht "bright" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Bhumi m & f Shona
It means "wolf".
Björgúlfur m Icelandic
Derived from Old Norse björg meaning "protection, help" (see also Björg) combined with Old Norse úlfr meaning "wolf".
Björnúlfr m Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse björn "bear" combined with Old Norse úlfr "wolf." Icelandic equivalent of Bernolf.
Blæcwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from Old English blæc "black" and wulf "wolf". This is the source of the place name Blakesley (see Blakesley).
Blaidd m Welsh (Rare)
Derived from Welsh blaidd "wolf".
Bledri m Medieval Welsh
Derived from Welsh blaidd "wolf" and rhi "ruler".
Bleiddudd m Medieval Welsh
Welsh form of the Brythonic name *Bledjojüd- meaning "wolf lord", from Proto-Brythonic *blėð meaning "wolf" (Welsh blaidd) and *jʉð meaning "lord" (Welsh udd).
Bleiz m Breton
Derived from Breton bleiz "wolf; gray" and thus nowadays commonly considered the Breton equivalent of French Loup, this name was in former times also used as a phonetic approximation to Blois and given in honor of the Blessed Charles of Blois, Duke of Brittany.... [more]
Borgulfr m Old Norse
Combination of Old Norse bjarga "to help" (but also associated with borg "castle, fortification, stronghold") and ulfr "wolf."
Bo'ri m Uzbek
Means "wolf" in Uzbek.
Bo'rigul f Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek bo'ri meaning "wolf" and gul meaning "flower, rose".
Bo‘rijamol f Uzbek
Derived from the Uzbek bo'ri meaning "wolf" and jamol meaning "beauty".
Borz m Chechen (Rare)
Means "wolf" in Chechen.
Botulf m Germanic, Swedish (Rare)
Derived from Gothic biutan "to offer" or Old High German boto "bid, offer" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf." There are also instances where this name is a later form of the ancient Scandinavian name Bótulfr.
Bótulfr m Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse bót "remedy, help" combined with Old Norse úlfr "wolf".
Bozkurt m Turkish
Means "grey wolf" in Turkish.
Brandulf m Germanic
Derived from Old Norse brand "sword" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Brodulf m Germanic
The first element is derived from Old High German prôdi "weakness, decrepitude" or Old High German brôt "bread." The second element is derived from Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Brunulf m Germanic
Derived from Old High German brunja "breastplate, cuirass" or brûn "brown" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Bryngel m Old Swedish, Swedish (Rare)
Variant of the Old Norse name Brynolf/Brynjulf which combined the two words brynja meaning "coat of mail" and ulfr meaning "wolf"... [more]
Bryniulfr m Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse brynja "coat of mail, armor, protection" and ulfr "wolf".
Burçe f Turkish
Means baby wolf in Turkish It is a dimutive of Börü meaning wolf
Büre m Bashkir
Means "wolf" in Bashkir.
Buvaisar m Chechen
Derived from Arabic أويس (uwais) meaning "small wolf, little wolf" combined with Persian سر (sar) meaning "head, topmost, foremost" or "leader, chief".
Canna f English (Rare)
Rare name of uncertain origin and meaning that first appeared in the 19th century.... [more]
Ceolwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements ceol "keel (of a ship)" and wulf "wolf".
Chaborz m Old Chechen
Combination of two elements cha “bear” and borz “wolf”.
Chon m Kalmyk
Means "wolf" in Kalmyk.
Chono m Mongolian (Rare, Archaic)
Means "wolf" in Mongolian.
Cinxia f Roman Mythology
Derived from Latin cinctus meaning "girdle, belt, zone (vestment)", itself from the verb cingo "to gird, to encompass". This was the name of a Roman goddess of conception, possibly an epithet of Juno as tutelary goddess of marriage... [more]
Cionnfhaoladh m Old Irish
Derived from Old Irish cenn "head" and faol "wolf".
Coenwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements cene "keen, brave" and wulf "wolf".
Conaire m & f Irish
Means "hound keeper", from "dog, hound, wolf".
Conghal m Old Irish
From Old Irish "hound, dog, wolf" (genitive con) and gal "valour, fury". Alternately, could be related to Irish congal "conflict, strife; fight, attack", itself a combination of com "with, together" and gal.
Connaghyn m Manx
Derived from Old Irish cú (con) "hound, wolf" and cenn "head".
Cuetlachtli m Nahuatl
Means "wolf" in Nahuatl.
Cúmheadha m Old Irish
Old Irish name derived from "wolf, hound" in combination with a second element of unknown meaning (possibly the place name Meadha).
Cuthwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Means "famous wolf", derived from Old English cuþ "known, familiar" and wulf meaning "wolf".... [more]
Cynewulf m Anglo-Saxon
Means "royal wolf", from Old English cyne "royal" and wulf "wolf". This name was borne by an 8th-century Anglo-Saxon poet as well as a king of Wessex.
Dagulv m Norwegian (Rare, Archaic)
Combination of the Old Norse name elements dagr "day" and ulfr "wolf".
Denewulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements Dene "Dane" and wulf "wolf". This was the name of a 9th century Bishop of Winchester.
Deorwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements deore "dear" and wulf "wolf". Alternatively, the first element may derive from deor "wild animal, beast; deer".
Ealdwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Means "old wolf", derived from the Old English elements eald "old" and wulf "wolf".
Earnwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements earn "eagle" and wulf "wolf", making it a cognate of Arnulf and Arnulfr.
Eberulf m Germanic
Derived from Old High German ebur "wild boar" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Ecgwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Means "sword wolf", from the Old English elements ecg "edge, blade" and wulf "wolf". This name was borne by an 8th-century bishop of London.
Enolf m Medieval German
The name Enolf is composed from the Germanic name elements AGIN "edge (of a sword)" and WOLF "wolf".
Eoforwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements eofor meaning "boar" and wulf meaning "wolf".
Epilykos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from Greek ἐπί (epi) meaning "upon, on". The second element is a little bit uncertain, in that there are two possibilities available for it. The first possibility is that it is derived from Greek λυκου (lykou) "of a wolf", which itself is ultimately derived from Greek λύκος (lykos) "wolf"... [more]
Ercanulf m Germanic
Derived from Old High German ercan "native, freeborn, honest" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Ergenekon m Turkish
The mythological place of rebirth of the Turks reproducing from the last surviving boy fed by a she-wolf after total destruction by enemy, possibly situated in the Altai Mountains and also the name of the pertaining saga.
Erminulf m Germanic
Derived from the Germanic element ermin "whole, universal" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Evervulfo m Gothic (Hispanicized)
Derived from the Germanic elements ebur "wild boar" and wulf "wolf".... [more]
Eyjólfr m Old Norse
Derived from the Old Norse elements ey meaning "island" or "good fortune" and ulfr meaning "wolf".
Eyjólfur m Icelandic
Composed from the Germanic name elements EY (with unclear meanings) and ULF "wolf".... [more]
Faoiltiarna ? Old Irish, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from Irish Gaelic faol "wolf" (compare Faolán) and tigerna meaning "lord" or "mistress"... [more]
Faoiltighearna f Medieval Irish
Derived from Irish faol "wolf" and tighearna "lady". This was the name of an Irish virgin saint whose feast-day was 17 March.
Fardulf m Germanic
Derived from the Germanic element fardi "journey" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Farkas m Hungarian (Rare)
Directly taken from Hungarian farkas "wolf".
Farulf m Germanic, Medieval Scandinavian
Germanic name derived from the elements fara "journey" (possibly via Gothic faran "to travel"; alternatively it could be from Langobardic fara "family, line, kind") and wulf "wolf" (Gothic vulfs)... [more]
Fastulf m Germanic
Means "firm wolf", derived from Old High German fasti "firm" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Feilan m Old Norse
Old Norse byname, from Old Norse feilan "wolf-cub".
Fekolfus m East Frisian (Latinized, Rare, Archaic)
Maybe made of the name elements fagan meaning "glad" and wulf meaning "wolf".
Fell m Literature, Romani
This name was used in the novel "The Sight" for the black wolf.
Fenris m Norse Mythology, Literature
Short form of the Old Norse Fenrisúlfr (literally "Fenrir-wolf"). The form Fenris Ulf was used for a talking wolf (originally named Maugrim) in the now defunct American edition of C. S. Lewis' 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'.
Fenrisúlfr m Norse Mythology
Derived from Fenris, an Old Norse genitive case of Fenrir, combined with úlfr "wolf". The Prose Edda sometimes refers to the monstrous wolf Fenrir as Fenrisúlfr.
Filtiarn m Old Irish
Means "lord of the wolves" from Gaelic fáel "wolf" combined with tigern "lord".
Folculf m Germanic
Derived from Old High German folc "people" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Freki m Norse Mythology
Derived from Old Norse frekr "avaricious, greedy." In Norse mythology, Freki is the name of one of Odin's two wolves. Freki resembles Gluttony and he is always very hungry, just like Geri (the other wolf)... [more]
Fridulf m Germanic
Derived from Old High German fridu "peace" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Friedwolf m German (Modern, Rare)
Modern coinage from the name element Fried- "peace" with the name Wolf "wolf". The name is formed in the same way as the traditional name Friedolf.
Frodulf m Germanic
Derived from Old High German frôd "prudent, cautious" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Frumolf m Germanic
Derived from Old High German fruma "good, usefulness" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Gaidulf m Germanic
Derived from Langobardic gaida "sharp point (of a spear)" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Gaisulf m Germanic
Derived from Latin gaesus "spear" (which in turn was a loanword from Gallo-Celtic gaiso "spear") and Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Gandulf m Germanic, History (Ecclesiastical)
From the elements gand "magic, charm, magic wand" and wulf "wolf". Used by a thirteenth century saint.
Gangulf m Germanic
Derived from the Germanic element gang "path" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Gangulfr m Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements gangr "walking, motion, path" and ulfr "wolf".
Gardulf m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from gardan "to hedge in, to enclose, to fence in" or from Gothic gards "house, garden, (court)yard." The second element is derived from Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Garmr m Norse Mythology
In Norse mythology this was the name of the wolf or dog companion of the goddess Hel who guards Hel's gate.
Garulf m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from Germanic garva (garo in Old High German and gearu in Anglo-Saxon) meaning "ready, prepared" (as in, for battle). The second element is derived from Gothic vulfs meaning "wolf"... [more]
Garwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements gar "spear" and wulf "wolf". Cognate to Germanic Gerulf.
Geirúlfr m Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse geirr "spear" combined with Old Norse úlfr "wolf.". In short, it is the Ancient Scandinavian form of Gerulf.
Geri m Norse Mythology
Derived from Old Norse gjarn "greedy", which is related to Gothic gairns (see Adalgern). In Norse mythology, Geri is the name of one of Odin's two wolves... [more]
Gildulf m Germanic
Derived from Gothic gild "sacrifice" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Gisulf m Germanic, History
The meaning and origin of the first element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from gis (the original form was possibly gîs), but we don't exactly know where gis itself comes from... [more]
Godulf m Germanic
Derived from Gothic guths "god" or Gothic gôds "good" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Gradulf m Germanic
The first element is derived from Gothic grêdus "hunger" or Old High German grâtag "desire, greed." The second element is derived from Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Grasulf m Germanic, History
Derived from the Germanic element gras (or grasan) "grass, herb, plant" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf." Grasulf II was a 7th-century duke of Friuli (Italy).
Grimulf m Germanic
Derived from Old Norse grîma "mask" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Gundulf m Germanic, English
Means "wolf of war", derived from Old High German gund "war" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf." A bearer of this name was Gundulf of Rochester, who lived in the first half of the Middle Ages.
Gunnulfr m Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse gunnr "battle, fight" and ulfr "wolf."
Gunolf m Swedish (Rare, Archaic)
Swedish form of the Old Norse name Gunnólfr (also found as Gunnúlfr) which was derived from the elements gunnr "war" and úlfr "wolf" (making it a cognate of Gundulf).
Guðulfr m Old Norse
Combination of Old Norse guðr "god" and ulfr "wolf".
Hadulf m Germanic
Derived from Old High German hadu "battle" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Haistulf m Germanic
High German amendment of a Lombard name Aistulf, perhaps from Gmc. *Haifstiz (Gothic haifsts "battle, quarrel", OHG Heist- and Heift- "violence") combined with -ulf "wolf".
Hardulf m Germanic
Derived from Gothic hardus (hart in Old High German) "brave, hardy" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Hariolf m German
Containing name elements Her and Wolf.
Hariulf m Germanic
Derived from Old High German hari meaning "army" combined with Gothic vulfs meaning "wolf". Also compare Ariulf and Arulf.... [more]
Hariwolfar m Old Norse
Proto-Norse name and a combination of hariaR "warrior" and ulfr "wolf".
Hati m & f Norse Mythology, Swedish (Rare), Finnish, Old Norse
Means "despiser, hater". In Norse mythology Hati is a wolf who pursues the moon. He is the son of Hróðvitnir (another name for Fenrir), the father of Hrímgarðr, and the brother of Skǫll, who pursues the sun.
Heahwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements heah "high, tall" and wulf "wolf".
Heardwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements heard "brave, hardy" and wulf "wolf". Cognate to Germanic Hardulf.
Heimulf m Germanic
Derived from Gothic haims "home, house" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Helmulf m Germanic
Derived from Old High German helm "helmet, protection" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Hendor m Literature
A fictional character created by J.R.R. Tolkien, Hendor was a house-carle and servant of Idril Celebrindal during the First Age. It is told that Hendor carried Eärendil, when he was a child, to safety amid the Fall of Gondolin when they, Tuor, and others were assailed by wolf-riders.
Herculina f Astronomy
Possibly intended as a feminine form of the name Hercules. ... [more]
Herewulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements here "army" and wulf "“wolf", making it a cognate to Norwegian Herolf.
Hermolykos m Ancient Greek
Derived from the name of the Greek messenger god Hermes combined with either the Greek noun λύκος (lykos) meaning "wolf" or the Greek noun λύκη (lyke) meaning "light" as well as "morning twilight".
Hildúlfr m Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse hildr "battle" combined with Old Norse úlfr "wolf.
Hjalmolfr m Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements hjalmr "helmet, protection" and ulfr "wolf".
Hleðiólfr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from hleði ("shutter, door") and ulfr ("wolf"). This is another name for the dwarf Hlévargr in Norse mythology.
Hlévargr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from hlé ("lee, shelter") and vargr ("thief, outlaw; wolf"). This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Ho'néeho'ēsta m Cheyenne
Means "Fire Wolf" in Cheyenne.
Ho'néemé'éhne m Cheyenne
Means "Rising Wolf" or "Appearing Wolf" in Cheyenne.
Hó'nehe m Cheyenne
Means "Wolf" in Cheyenne.
Ho'néheameōhtse m Cheyenne
Means "Wolf Walking" in Cheyenne.
Ho'néheeohtsé'héhe f Cheyenne
Means "Wandering Wolf Woman" in Cheyenne.
Ho'néheevȧhtóohe m Cheyenne
Means "Howling Wolf" in Cheyenne.
Ho'néheevȧhtóohé'e f Cheyenne
Means "Howling Wolf Woman" in Cheyenne.
Ho'nehešeeše m Cheyenne
Means "Lying (down) Wolf" in Cheyenne.
Ho'néhéso m Cheyenne
Means "Little Wolf" in Cheyenne.
Ho'néhevotoomáhe m Cheyenne
Means "wolf robe" in Cheyenne.
Ho'néohma'aestse m Cheyenne
Means "Red Wolf" in Cheyenne.
Ho'néohma'heónevėstse m Cheyenne
Means "Medicine Wolf" in Cheyenne.
Ho'néohnéstooestse m Cheyenne
Means "Howling Wolf" in Cheyenne.
Ho'néohtséóhtsėstse m Cheyenne
Means "Wandering Wolf" in Cheyenne.
Ho'néohvovó'haestse m Cheyenne
Means "Spotted Wolf" in Cheyenne.
Ho'néoxháaestse m Cheyenne
Means "Brave Wolf" in Cheyenne.
Honiahaka m Cheyenne
Means “little wolf” in Cheyenne.
Hræiðulfr m Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements hreiðr "nest, home" and ulfr "wolf".
Hróðvitnir m Norse Mythology, Old Norse
Derived from hróðr "fame, glory" and vitnir "wolf". This is another name for Fenrir.
Hunulf m Germanic
The meaning and origin of the first element in this Germanic name is rather uncertain, and so there are various possibilities to the name's meaning. The most likely possibility is that the first element refers to the Huns, who derive their name from Germanic hûn "giant." Other possibilities are Old Norse hûnn "bear cub" and Celtic kuno "high." It's also possible that the first element is a blend of hûn with Gothic kuni "family, kin, race, kind" (see Kunibert)... [more]
Húnulfr m Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements húnn "child, cub, bear cub" and ulfr "wolf".
Hyrcanus m History
Means "of Hyrcania", Hyrcania being a Greek form of the Persian name Verkâna, which meant "wolf-land" and referred to a historical region in Persia. Hyrcanus was a member of the Hasmonean dynasty, the Jewish High Priest and King of Judea in the 1st century BC.
Idolf m Swedish (Rare), Norwegian (Archaic)
Combination of the Old Norse elements "industrious" and ulfr "wolf".
Igiklav m Koryak
Means "wolf man" in Koryak.
Isengrim m Literature, Folklore, Germanic
A variant form of Isangrim. This is the name of a wolf found in many medieval stories, most notably in the French folktale of Reynard the Fox. The author J. R. R. Tolkien used it as a hobbit name in 'The Lord of the Rings' (1954).
Ísólfr m Old Norse
Old Norse combination of íss 'ice' and ulfr 'wolf'.
Isulf m Germanic
The first element is derived from îs "ice", but it might also be a short form of isan (see Isanbert). The second element is derived from Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Jorulf m Norwegian (Rare)
Variant of Joralf, but with the second element from the Old Norse byname Úlfr meaning "wolf".
Judolf m Norwegian (Archaic)
Combination of Judith and the Germanic element wulf "wolf".
Kalfr m Old Norse
Means "calf" in Old Norse. ... [more]
Kar m Literature
This name was used in David Clement-Davies book "The Sight" for the wolf character who comes to live with Huttser and Palla's pack after his parents are killed by the evil Balkar.
Kashkӑr m Chuvash
Means "wolf" in Chuvash.
Kaskyrbai m Kazakh (Rare)
Combination of Kazakh қасқыр (qasqyr) meaning "wolf" and бай (bay) meaning "rich, wealthy".
Khangai m Mongolian
The name of a mountain range in central Mongolia, meaning "mountainous pastures, nature, ideal landscape" in Mongolian, or euphemistically "wolf". Alternatively it may derive from хаан (kaan) meaning "khan, ruler, leader".
Kipcha f Literature
Meaning unknown. Kipcha is a female wolf in British author David Clement-Davies' series 'The Sight'. Clement-Davies likely invented the name for his novels.
Kirou f Japanese
From Japanese kanji 気 (ki) meaning "air" combined with 狼 (rou) meaning "Wolf". Other kanji combinaions are also possible.
Koga m Japanese
Literally translates into "Steel Fang". the name is mainly heard as the name of the wolf demon that falls in love with a miko or priestess in the anime Inuyasha.
Koneri m Medieval Breton
Allegedly derived from Old Irish con "hound, dog, wolf" and "king".
Kouga m Japanese
Kouga is a character in the manga/anime Inuyasha. He is a wolf-youkai and is in the wolf clan of the yourouzou (not sure if i spelt that right). As far as I know this isnt a 'real name' but...
Kubrat m Bulgarian, Bulgar, Medieval Slavic
Of debated origin and meaning; theories include a derivation from Turkic qobrat "to gather" and a derivation from Turkic qurt "wolf". Kubrat was the ruler of the Onogur–Bulgars, credited with establishing the confederation of Old Great Bulgaria in ca... [more]
Kuckunniwi m Cheyenne
Means "little wolf" in Cheyenne.
Kunulf m Germanic
Derived from Gothic kuni "family, kin, race, kind" (not to be confused with Old High German kuoni "brave") combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Kurdalægon m Ossetian Mythology
Contraction of Kurd Alæ Wærgon in which Kurd (derived from *kur- meaning "to heat", "to incandesce") and Alæ (Ossetian for "Aryan" and later "Alan") are epithets meaning "blacksmith" and "Alan" (a nomadic Iranian ethnic group), "Aryan" (an Indo-Iranian term meaning "noble") and Wærgon (from Old Ossetic *wærg meaning "wolf"), the original name of Kurdalægon... [more]
Kveldúlfr m Old Norse, Norse Mythology, Literature
Means "evening wolf", derived from Old Norse kveld "evening" combined with Old Norse úlfr "wolf".... [more]
Laidulf m Germanic, History
The first element comes from Old High German leid "hostile, unfriendly" or from Old High German leitjan "to lead, to rule." The second element is derived from Gothic vulfs "wolf." Laidulf was the name of a 10th-century prince of Capua (Italy).
Leiðulfr m Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse leið "road, way" and ulfr "wolf".
Ligwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements līġ "fire, flame" and wulf "wolf".
Lindulf m Germanic
Derived from Old High German lind or lindi "soft, tender" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Liulfr m Old Norse
Old Norse name of uncertain etymology, possibly composed of the elements hlíf "shield, protection" and ulfr "wolf," hence "shield wolf."
Liutulf m Germanic
Derived from Old High German liut "people" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Liútulfr m Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements ljótr "ugly, hideous, misshapen" and ulfr "wolf".
Llop m Catalan (Rare)
Catalan form of Lupus (see Loup). This is also the Catalan word for "wolf".
Lobo m Spanish (Modern, Rare), Portuguese
Spanish and Portuguese for wolf, receiving rare usage as a modern update of Lope, the archaic Spanish/Portuguese word for wolf and historically a very common name, as can be evidenced by the ubiquitous presence of the patronym: Lopez/Lopes... [more]
Louve f French (Modern, Rare), French (Belgian, Modern, Rare)
Derived from French louve "she-wolf" and intended as a feminine form of Loup.
Louvine f & m Medieval French
An old French name (was much more popular in the past, is now very uncommon). ... [more]
Lucario m Obscure
After the Pokémon character Lucario, whose name is a combination of the words orichalcum (a mythical metal) and the lúkos ("wolf" in Greek). Lucario is a canine-like Pokémon who has the ability to sense and control auras... [more]
Lupambulus m Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin translation of Wolfgang, derived from Latin lupus "wolf" and ambulare "to walk", found in a Latin gloss by Arnoldus Emmeramensis (Arnold of Saint Emmeram).
Lupatus m Late Roman
Derivative of Latin lupus, meaning "wolf".
Lupercus m Roman Mythology (?), Ancient Roman, History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from Latin lupus meaning "wolf". According to the 2nd-century historian Justin, Lupercus was a pastoral deity invoked to protect fertility, in whose honour were celebrated the Lupercalia rites on February 15, in the Lupercal (a cave on the Palatine Hill where tradition held that Romulus and Remus were suckled by the she-wolf)... [more]
Lupicinus m History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from Latin lupus "wolf". A known bearer of this name was Lupicinus of Lyon, a saint from the 5th century AD.
Lupinchen f Popular Culture, German (Modern, Rare)
German diminutive of Lupine. The name is borne by a feminine Wolf in the German Comic Series 'Fix und Foxi'.
Lupinex m Popular Culture
Based on Latin lupinus meaning "of the wolf" (see Loup). This is the name of a werewolf in the Japanese manga series Beyblade, written and illustrated by Takao Aoki.
Lupu m Corsican (Archaic)
Corsican form of Loup as well as a direct derivation from Corsican lupu "wolf" and thus ultimately a cognate of Loup.
Lupulus m Late Roman
Roman cognomen which was derived from Latin lupulus meaning "little wolf", itself ultimately derived from the Latin noun lupus meaning "wolf" (see Loup) combined with the Latin diminutive suffix -ulus.
Lycaethus m Greek Mythology
Ancient Greek masculine name derived from λύκος (lýkos) meaning "wolf" and an unknown second element.
Lycan m Popular Culture
Derived from the ability of man to turn into a wolf (lycanthropy which comes from the Greek words lycos ("wolf") and anthropos ("human being"). It means "wolf". Made famous by the Underworld films.... [more]
Lycia f English (Anglicized, Rare)
From Latin Lycia, from Ancient Greek Λυκία (Lukia), possibly derived from the Ancient Greek λύκος (lukos) "wolf". Lycia was an ancient region and Roman province in the southwest of Asia Minor, between Caria and Pamphylia.
Lycoris f Literature
Supposedly related to Greek λυκοφως (lykophos) "twilight" or λυκαυγές (lykauges) "morning twilight, dawn", derived from λυκος (lykos) "wolf" and αυγη (auge) "dawn, daylight"... [more]
Lykandros m Ancient Greek
The second element of this name is derived from Greek ανδρος (andros) meaning "of a man". The first element is a little bit uncertain, in that there are two possibilities available for it... [more]
Lykaon m Greek Mythology, Ancient Greek
Possibly derived from Greek λυκος (lykos) "wolf". In Greek mythology, this is the name of an early king of Arkadia.
Lykaretos m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from either the Greek noun λύκος (lykos) meaning "wolf" or the Greek noun λύκη (lyke) meaning "light" as well as "morning twilight"... [more]
Lykarion m Ancient Greek
Derived from either the Greek noun λύκος (lykos) meaning "wolf" or the Greek noun λύκη (lyke) meaning "light" combined with the Greek diminutive suffix -αριων (-arion)... [more]
Lykios m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Means "Lycian" in Greek, referring to a person from the province of Lycia in Asia Minor. The Greeks connected the place name with λύκος (lykos) "wolf"... [more]
Lyko f Greek Mythology
Means "she-wolf" in Ancient Greek, an epithet of the moon. This was the name of a princess of Laconia in Greek mythology, gifted with prophecy by Apollo, and subsequently cursed into madness along with her sister Orphe.
Lykomedes m Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Derived from either Greek λύκος (lykos) meaning "wolf" or λύκη (lyke) meaning "light; morning twilight" combined with μηδομαι (medomai) meaning "to think, to be mindful of" or the related μήδεα (medea) meaning "plans, counsel, cunning".
Lykophron m Ancient Greek
Derived from the Greek adjective λυκόφρων (lykophron) meaning "wolf-minded", consisting of λύκος (lykos) meaning "wolf" and φρήν (phren) meaning "mind, heart, emotions"... [more]
Madalulf m Old High German, Old Saxon, Medieval, Medieval French
Old High German, Old Saxon mahal "council, meeting" + Old High German wolf, Gothic wulf "wolf".
Maganulf m Germanic
Derived from Old High German magan or megin "strength" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Magnulf m Norwegian (Rare)
Derived from the Old Norse elements magn "mighty, strong, power" and ulfr "wolf", making it a cognate of the Germanic name Maganulf. Magnulf was first used in 1901.
Mahigan m Algonquin (Rare)
Derived from Algonquin mahigan "wolf".
Mahikan m Cree
Means "wolf" in Cree, from the Cree mahihkan "wolf; grey wolf; timber wolf".
Maiulf m Old High German, Medieval, Medieval French
Old High German mag, mak "parent" or a truncated form of Old High German megin, magan "strength, might, power" + Old High German wolf, Gothic wulf "wolf".
Makoyepuk m Siksika
Means "wolf child" in the Kainai (Blood) dialect of Blackfoot, from Blackfoot mahkúyiwa "wolf" and poka "child".
Makoyi-koh-kin m Siksika
Means "wolf thin legs" in Siksika.
Ma'o'néhe m Cheyenne
Means "Red Wolf" in Cheyenne.
Marculf m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from either Celtic marca meaning "horse" (which is marah in Old High German) or from Germanic marka meaning "border." The second element comes from Gothic vulfs meaning "wolf".... [more]
Maugrim m Literature
Possibly based on Middle English maugre meaning "ill-will". This was used by author C. S. Lewis for a character in his novel 'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' (1950). Maugrim is a talking wolf and the captain of the White Witch's Secret Police.
Ma'xėhó'nehe m Cheyenne
Means "Big Wolf" in Cheyenne.
Mearcwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements mearc "mark, sign; boundary, limit" (from markō) and wulf "wolf".
Medeina f Baltic Mythology, Lithuanian
Lithuanian goddess of the forest and the hunt, her name deriving from either Lithuanian medis "tree; wood" or Lithuanian medė "forest".... [more]
Mgelia m Georgian (Archaic)
Derived from the Georgian noun მგელი (mgeli) meaning "wolf".
Mimulf m Germanic
The first element of this Germanic name is derived from Old Norse mímir "memory", which is related to Old English gemimor "well-known", modern Dutch mijmeren "to muse, to ponder" and Latin memor "mindful, remembering." Because of this, the first element may also refer to the Norse god Mímir, who had omniscient wisdom and knowledge... [more]
Mjǫðvitnir m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from mjǫðr ("honey, mead") and vitnir (poetic word for "wolf"). This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Mkedémwi m Algonquian
Means "black wolf" in the Potawatomi language.
Modwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements mōd "mind, heart, spirit" (from mōdaz) and wulf "wolf".
Móðvitnir m Old Norse, Norse Mythology
Derived from móðr "mind; wrath; courage") and vitnir ("wolf"). This is the name of a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Muirchú m History (Ecclesiastical), Old Irish
Means "sea hound, sea wolf" in Old Irish, from Old Irish muir "sea" and "dog, hound, wolf". Muirchú moccu Machtheni was a monk and historian from Leinster who wrote the Vita sancti Patricii or The Life of Saint Patrick.
Munulf m Germanic
The meaning and origin of the first element is rather uncertain: we know that it comes from muni, but we don't exactly know where muni itself comes from. But there are a few possibilities... [more]
Nakhchir m Lezgin
Means "wolf" in Lezgin.
Nandulf m Germanic
Derived from Gothic nand "bravery" (or from Gothic nanthjan "to venture, to risk, to dare") combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Nashoba m Choctaw
Means "wolf" in Choctaw.
Nidolf m Norwegian (Rare, Archaic)
Combination of the Old Norse name elements niðr "ancestor, kinsman, relative" and ulfr "wolf".
Nóttolfr m Old Norse
Combination of nátt "night" and ulfr "wolf".
Occy m English (Australian)
Given in honour of surfer Mark Occhilupo, whose nickname is "Occy", short for his Italian surname, which means "eyes of the wolf". At the same time it is a play on the word "occy straps", short for "octopus straps" - used by surfers to tie their surfboards to a car roof.
Offa m Anglo-Saxon, Anglo-Saxon Mythology
Old English name of uncertain meaning; possibly derived from the Germanic stem *ub‑ meaning "malevolent, unfriendly" (compare Old Norse Ubbi), or possibly a diminutive of names such as Osfrith or of names containing the Old English element wulf "wolf"... [more]
Okami m & f Japanese
In Japanese, Okami has two meanings. Written as ‘å_, Okami means "great god". Written as ˜T, Okami means "wolf".
Ó'kôhómôxháahketa m Cheyenne
Means "little coyote" in Cheyenne.... [more]
Okwaho m & f Mohawk
Literally means wolf in Mokawk, also can mean; shows loyalty.
Öndólfur m Icelandic (Rare, Archaic)
Icelandic combination of and (Germanic element meaning "angry", "wrathful", "aggressive") and ulfr "wolf".
Ordulf m Medieval German
The name is formed from the Germanic name elements ort "point" and wulf "wolf".... [more]
Ordwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements ord "point (of a sword)" (compare Old German ort) and wulf "wolf".... [more]
Ortolf m Old High German, Gothic, Medieval, Medieval English, German (Austrian, Archaic), Medieval German
Old High German ort "point (of a spear or sword)" + Old High German wolf, Gothic wulf "wolf".
Osana f Medieval Basque
Of uncertain origin and meaning. Current theories include a derivation from Basque otzan "tame" or a derivation from Basque otso "wolf".
Oswulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from Old English os "god" and wulf "wolf". This name was borne by an 8th-century king of Northumbria.
Otetiani m Seneca
This was the name of Red Jacket (known as Otetiani in his youth and Sagoyewatha (Keeper Awake) Sa-go-ye-wa-tha because of his oratorical skills) (c. 1750 - 1830), a Native American Seneca orator and chief of the Wolf clan... [more]
Otsana f Basque
Basque name meaning “she-wolf”.
Otsanda f Medieval Basque, Basque (Rare)
Medieval Basque feminine form of Otsando. It coincides with the Basque word otsanda "she-wolf".
Otsando m Medieval Basque
Possibly from Basque otso "wolf" (which would make it a variant of Otso) or from otzan "tame".
Otsoa m Medieval Basque
From Basque otso meaning "wolf".
Ovais m Urdu, Indian (Muslim)
Derived from Arabic أويس (uwais) meaning "wolf".
Oybo'ri f Uzbek
Derived from Uzbek oy meaning "moon" and bo'ri meaning "wolf".
Pandulf m Germanic, History
The first element of this name comes from banda, which is derived from Langobardic bando "flag, banner" or from Old High German banz "province, countryside." The first element might also come from Greek pan "all", but this is unlikely... [more]
Pigma m Popular Culture
Possibly from pig. This was the name of Pigma Dengar, a character in Star Fox who betrayed James McCloud and Peppy Hare in Venom and then battled the Star Fox team as a member of Team Star Wolf.
Plezou f Medieval Breton, Breton (Archaic)
Of debated origin and meaning. Some scholars try to link this name to Breton bleiz "she-wolf", while others see a connection with Breton plezh "plat; braid"; the second part of the name is a diminutive suffix.... [more]
Qarabörü m Azerbaijani
From the Azerbaijani qara meaning "black" and Turkish börü meaning "wolf".
Qurdоğlu m Azerbaijani
Means "wolf son" in Azerbaijani.
Rædwulf m Anglo-Saxon, History
Old English cognate of Ráðúlfr, derived from ræd "counsel, advice" and wulf "wolf"... [more]
Raginulf m Germanic
Derived from Gothic ragin (regin in Old High German) "advice" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Randolfr m Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements rǫnd "shield" and ulfr "wolf".
Ranulf m Germanic, German
Derived from the Germanic element hraban or hramn "raven" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Rauðúlfr m Old Norse
Derived from the Germanic name elements rauðr "red" and ulfr "wolf".
Riculf m Germanic
The first element of this name is derived from the Germanic element rîcja "powerful, strong, mighty." This element is also closely related to Celtic rîg or rix and Gothic reiks, which all mean "king, ruler." The second element of this Germanic name is derived from Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Romulf m Germanic
Derived from Old High German hrôm "fame, glory" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Ror m Literature, German
The name Ror was created taking letters from the names Richard Georg.... [more]
Rougarou m Folklore
The name of a werewolf-like creature in Laurentian French. It is derived from standard French loup garou "werewolf" (where loup means "wolf" and garou is a borrowed word from Germanic were-wolf via Frankish garulf).
Runolf m Germanic
Derived from Gothic rûna "secret" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Sæwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements "sea" and wulf "wolf".
Sandalius m Medieval Spanish (Latinized)
The name of a 4th century martyr from Cordoba. The name is also recorded as Sandulf, a Germanic name formed from the name elements SAND "truth" and WOLF "wolf".
Sandulf m Germanic
Derived from Gothic sanths "true, real" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Sarulf m Germanic
Derived from Old High German saro "armor" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf."
Scatchwah f Cherokee
Meaning unknown. It may be related to the Cherokee wa ya "wolf, wolves".
Seaxwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements seax "knife, dagger" (compare seaxa "Saxon") and wulf "wolf".
Shono m Buryat
Means "wolf" in Buryat.
Sidheag f Medieval Scottish
Derived from sidheach meaning "wolf".
Sigewulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements sige "victory" and wulf "wolf". Cognate to Old Norse Sighulfr.
Sighulfr m Old Norse
Combination of Old Norse sigr "victory" and ulfr "wolf".