This is a list of submitted names in which the meaning contains the keywords dog or hound or wolf or fox.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Nokhoijav m & f MongolianFrom Mongolian нохой
(nokhoi) meaning "dog" and жав
(jav) meaning "salvation, deliverance".
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 MythologyOld 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"... [
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Okami m & f JapaneseIn Japanese, Okami has two meanings. Written as ‘å_, Okami means "great god". Written as ˜T, Okami means "wolf".
Osana f Medieval BasqueOf uncertain origin and meaning. Current theories include a derivation from Basque
otzan "tame" or a derivation from Basque
otso "wolf".
Oswulf m Anglo-SaxonDerived from Old English
os "god" and
wulf "wolf". This name was borne by an 8th-century king of Northumbria.
Oybo'ri f UzbekDerived from Uzbek
oy meaning "moon" and
bo'ri meaning "wolf".
Pandulf m Germanic, HistoryThe 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... [
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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.... [
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Qarabörü m AzerbaijaniFrom the Azerbaijani
qara meaning "black" and Turkish
börü meaning "wolf".
Raginulf m GermanicDerived from Gothic
ragin (
regin in Old High German) "advice" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Randolfr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
rǫnd "shield" and
ulfr "wolf".
Ranulf m Germanic, GermanDerived from the Germanic element
hraban or
hramn "raven" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Rauðúlfr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
rauðr "red" and
ulfr "wolf".
Riculf m GermanicThe 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 GermanicDerived from Old High German
hrôm "fame, glory" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Rougarou m FolkloreThe 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 GermanicDerived from Gothic
rûna "secret" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Sandulf m GermanicDerived from Gothic
sanths "true, real" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Sarulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
saro "armor" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Scatchwah f CherokeeMeaning unknown. It may be related to the Cherokee
wa ya "wolf, wolves".
Scylax m Ancient Greek (Latinized)Latinized form of Greek Σκύλαξ
(Skylax). This is most likely an authentic Greek name, even though the one known bearer - Scylax of Caryanda - was of Carian descent and thus might have had a hellenized name... [
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Sindulf m GermanicDerived from Gothic
sinths "way, path" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Sirhan m ArabicMeans "wolf" or "lion" (a dialectal word) in Arabic.
Snæúlfr m Old NorseAncient Scandinavian masculine name with the combination of
snær "snow" and
ulfr "wolf".
Starculf m GermanicDerived from Anglo-Saxon
starc "hard, firm, strong" (
starh is the Old High German equivalent) and Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Steinulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
stain "stone" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Stórolfr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
stórr "large, big" and
ulfr "wolf".
Suiko f JapaneseMeans "water fox" or "water child" in Japanese. This is also the name of the first ruling empress in Japan. She was the wife of emperor Bidatsu.
Sunnulfr m Old NorseA combination of Old Norse
sunn "southern" and
ulfr "wolf". The first name element can also be derived from
sunna "sun".
Syaoran m Chinese, Japanese, LiteratureMeans "little wolf", most notable as the name of the chinese transfer student, Syaoran Li, from the popular CLAMP manga Cardcaptor Sakura.... [
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Tarka m & f English (Rare), LiteratureName of the title character in Henry Williamson's novel 'Tarka the Otter' (1927) and the subsequent movie adaptation (1979). In the book the (male) character's name is said to mean "wandering as water"; perhaps the author based it on Welsh
dwrgi "otter", literally "water dog", or on its Cornish cognate
dowrgi.... [
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Thanculf m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from
thanc, which comes from Old High German
dankjan "to think" or
dank "thanks." The second element is derived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Theganulf m GermanicThe first element is derived from
thegan, which comes from Old High German
degan "soldier, warrior." The second element is derived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Theudulf m GermanicDerived from the Germanic element
þeud "people" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Thingulf m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from Anglo-Saxon
thing, which can have several meanings: "thing," "cause," "gathering" or "council." As such,
thing is related to Old High German
dingôn "to judge, to condemn" and
dingjan "to hope." The second element in this name comes from Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Thiulf m GermanicDerived from Gothic
thius "servant" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Þórolfr m Old NorseCombination of the name of the Norse god
Þórr (see
Thor) and Norse with
ulfr "wolf".
Thrasulf m GermanicDerived from Old Norse
thras "quarrel, battle" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Tierulf m GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Old High German
tiuri "expensive", or
tiur "animal." The second element is derived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Tocelyn f LiteratureUsed by Connie Willis for a character in her novel "To Say Nothing of the Dog."
Tokala m & f SiouxMeans "kit fox" in Lakota or Dakota. This name was used by American author Franklin Welles Calkins for a female character in his novel
The Wooing of Tokala (1907). It is borne by American actor Tokala Black Elk (1984-).
Toshbo'ri m UzbekDerived from the Uzbek
tosh meaning "rock, stone" and
bo'ri meaning "wolf".
Tryggúlfr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
tryggr "trustworthy" combined with Old Norse
úlfr "wolf."
Tulkiboy m UzbekDerived from the Uzbek
tulki meaning "fox" and
boy meaning "rich, wealthy".
Tuncbörü m AzerbaijaniFrom the Azerbaijani
tunc meaning "bronze" and Turkish
börü meaning "wolf".
Uarkhag m Ossetian MythologyMeans "like a wolf" in Ossetian, derived from Scythian
varka "wolf". His name comes from the fact that wolves were seen as a totemic symbol to the Ossetian people. This is the name of the ancestor of the Narts in the Ossetian Nart epic... [
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Uddulfr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
oddr "point of a weapon" and
ulfr "wolf".
Ujk m Albanian (Rare)Derived from Albanian
ujk "wolf" and, figuratively, "very strong person; extremely able person".
Úlfarna f Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
ulfr "wolf" and
ǫrn "eagle".
Úlfgeirr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
úlfr "wolf" combined with Old Norse
geirr "spear".
Ulfheðinn m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
ulfr "wolf" and
heðinn "jacket of fur or skin".
Úlfhildr f Old NorseDerived from the Old Norse elements
ulfr meaning "wolf" and
hildr meaning "battle". An 11th-century Norwegian princess bore this name.
Ulfin m Arthurian CycleAn ancient British name which means "little wolf". Most well known in the Arthurian legends of Geoffrey Monmouth, where Sir Ulfin plays a role in Merlin's plot for King Arthur to be born.
Ulfkætill m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
ulfr "wolf" and
ketill "cauldron hat, helmet".
Úlfketill m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
úlfr "wolf" combined with Old Norse
kettil "kettle, cauldron" (see also
Kettil).
Ulfliútr m Old NorseDerived from the Germanic name elements
ulfr "wolf" and
-ljótr "shining, bright".
Ulfríkr m Old NorseOld Norse combination of
ulfr "wolf" and
ríkr "mighty, distinguished, rich".
Úlftýr m Icelandic (Rare)Derived from Old Norse
ulfr meaning "wolf" and
týr meaning "god" (or the name of the Norse god
Týr, which is identical).
Úlfviðr m Old NorseDerived from Old Norse
úlfr "wolf" combined with Old Norse
viðr "tree".
Ulpia f Ancient RomanFeminine form of the Roman
nomen gentilicium Ulpius, ultimately derived from either an Umbrian cognate of the Latin word
lupus meaning "wolf", or
vulpus meaning "fox".
Ulpio m ItalianPerhaps derived from Latin
lupus meaning "wolf". A famous bearer was Ulpio Minucci, father of smooth jazz guitarist Chieli Minucci.
Unulf m GermanicEither derived from Old High German
unnan "to grant, to allow, to yield" and combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf", or variant of
Hunulf.
Ur-zababa m Sumerian, AkkadianLikely means "dog of Zababa" or "the one of Zababa" in Sumerian, derived from Sumerian
𒌨 (
ur) "dog of, he of, the one of" combined with the Sumerian god
Zababa... [
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Uvays m ChechenDerived from Arabic أويس
(uwais) meaning "wolf".
Vadulf m GermanicDerived from Gothic
vadi "pledge, pact" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Valuk m SloveneOld Slovene name, possibly meaning "wolf" from slovene "volk" or perhaps older "vәlәkә". Was worn by the first ruler of Carantania.
Vidigoia m GothicVidigoia was a Thervingian Gothic warrior. His name means either "the man from the forest zone" or "the forest-barker/wolf". Vidigoia figured during the campaigns of Roman Emperor Constantine the Great across the Danube around 330 AD... [
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Vilkas m Lithuanian, FinnishVilkas is part of the Lithuanian language which means "wolf". This name is most famously used in the video game "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim" where one of the characters is named Vilkas.... [
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Volkkăm m ChuvashMeaning uncertain, though it could be derived from Russian
волк (volk) meaning "wolf".
Vujadin m SerbianOne of the many Serbian names derived from the element
vuk, meaning "wolf". ... [
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Vukomir m Croatian, SerbianThe first element of this name is derived from Serbo-Croatian
vuk "wolf", which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic
vьlkъ "wolf". The second element is derived from Slavic
mir "peace"... [
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Vukoslav m Croatian, SerbianThe first element of this name is derived from Serbo-Croatian
vuk "wolf", which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic
vьlkъ "wolf". The second element is derived from Slavic
slav "glory"... [
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Vukota m Serbian (Rare)One of the numerous masculine Serbian names derived from
vuk, meaning "wolf".
Vulfetrude f Medieval FrenchFrankish feminine name derived from the Germanic elements
wulf meaning "wolf" and
thrud meaning "strength".
Wacharulf m GermanicMeans "vigilant wolf", derived from Old High German
wachar "vigilant" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Waldulf m GermanicDerived from Gothic
valdan "to reign" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Wandulf m GermanicThe first element of this Germanic name is derived from Gothic
vandjan "to turn, to wrap (up)", or from Gothic
vandus "twig, staff, stick." The second element is derived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Warinulf m GermanicThe meaning and origin of the first element of this Germanic name is very uncertain - at least five possible meanings exist. We know that it comes from
varin, but we don't know where
varin itself comes from... [
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Warragul m Indigenous AustralianPlace name; a town in the West Gipppsland region of rural Victoria in Australia. Its name is derived from
warrigal, from a local language meaning "wild, wild dog (dingo)".
Wigulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
wîg "warrior" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Wilfrida f Anglo-Saxon (Latinized)Latin form of the Old English name
Wulfþryð meaning "wolf strength". This was the name of the mother of Saint Eadgyð (
Edith) by King Edgar the Peaceful.
Wilkomir m PolishThe first element of this name is derived from Polish
wilk "wolf", which is ultimately derived from Proto-Slavic
vьlkъ "wolf". The second element is derived from Slavic
mir "peace"... [
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Winulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
wini "friend" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Witulf m GermanicDerived from Old High German
witu "forest, wood" combined with Gothic
vulfs "wolf."
Wolfmund m GermanicDerived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf" combined with Old High German
mund "protection."
Wolfsindis f GermanicFeminine name composed of the Old High German elements
wolf "wolf" and
sinþs "path".... [
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Wolrad m German (Rare)Formed from two Germanic name elements. The first part can come from
wolf "wolf" or from
wollen "to will", the second part is
rat "advice, council".
Wuffa m Anglo-SaxonDiminutive form of the Old English name element
wulf "wolf". This was the name of an early king of East Anglia, as recorded in the Anglo-Saxon genealogies.
Wulfald m GermanicDerived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf" combined with Gothic
valdan "to reign."
Wulfbald m GermanicMeans "brave wolf", derived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf" combined with Old High German
bald "bold, brave."
Wulfbert m GermanicMeans "bright wolf", derived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf" combined with Old High German
beraht "bright."
Wulfbrand m GermanicDerived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf" combined with Old Norse
brand "sword."
Wulfgard f GermanicThe first element of this name is derived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf." The second element is derived from
gardan "to hedge in, to enclose, to fence in" or from Gothic
gards "house, garden, (court)yard."
Wulfgeat m Anglo-SaxonOld English name derived from the elements
wulf "wolf" and
Geat, referring to a member of a North Germanic tribe (from present-day Götaland in southern Sweden; note, the legendary hero
Beowulf was a Geat).
Wulfhelm m GermanicDerived from Gothic
vulfs "wolf" combined with Old High German
helm "helmet, protection."
Wulfthryth f Anglo-SaxonDerived from the Old English elements
wulf meaning "wolf" and
þryþ "strength". This was the name of a 9th-century queen of Wessex, the wife of King Æthelred... [
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Xazači m UbykhDerived from the Adyghe
зечэ (zeche) meaning "breeder, trainer" and
хьэ (kh'e) meaning "dog".
Ylvi f German (Modern)The name was most likely invented for the character of a little girl in the German film "Wickie und die starken Männer", released in 2009. It was probably based on the Scandinavian name
Ylva meaning "she-wolf"... [
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Zabivaka m Popular Culture, PetFrom a blend of the Russian noun собака
(sobaka) "dog" and the verb забивать
(zabivat') "to strike". This name was used for the 2018 FIFA World Cup official mascot, Zabivaka the Wolf, designed by 22-year-old student designer Ekaterina Bocharova.