Choosing a name with a powerful meaning is a cherished tradition. If you seek a moniker symbolizing strength, loyalty, and independence, look no further than names that mean "wolf." From classic Germanic choices to unique wolf-inspired alternatives, this list offers a variety of options to honor the wild spirit within your son.
Name | Meaning |
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Adrian | Dark wolf |
Aethelwulf | Noble wolf |
Alvar | Wolf warrior |
Bjorn | Bear-wolf |
Blaise | Lisping, but can also be associated with the Welsh word for wolf |
Bleddyn | Wolf |
Conrad | Bold counselor, also linked to Celtic wolf-hounds |
Conor | Descendant of the hound |
Dirk | Ruler, can also be linked to Germanic names with "wolf" |
Erik | Ever-ruler, some variations connect to "wolf" |
Faolan | Little wolf |
Fergus | Strong man, some variations tie to Gaelic wolf names |
Finn | Fair, white, also linked to legendary Irish figures with wolf companions |
Gabriel | God is my strength, some interpretations associate it with a wolf guarding the gates of Heaven |
Gunnar | Warrior, can be linked to Old Norse names with "wolf" |
Hamlin | Helmet, some variations connect to Germanic wolf names |
Harald | Army ruler, some variations tie to "hair" (wolf fur) |
Ingo | Ing's friend, "Ing" is a Norse god associated with wolves |
Kendrick | Royal ruler, some variations link to "black" (wolf fur) |
Leif | Descendant, some variations connect to "wolf" |
Llewelyn | Lion, also linked to the Welsh word for fierce |
Loki | Mischief-maker, Norse trickster god often depicted as a wolf |
Logan | Elm tree place, some variations tie to "little hollow" (wolf dens) |
Lukas | From Lucania (place name), some variations connect to "light" (wolf fur) |
Madsen | Son of Mads, a Danish name possibly linked to "wolf" |
Ragnar | Warrior, some variations connect to "advice" or "army" (wolf pack) |
Rolf | Renowned wolf |
Stian | Christian, some variations connect to "ascend" (like a howling wolf) |
Thor | Norse god of thunder, often depicted riding a chariot pulled by wolves |
Ulf | Wolf |
Ulric | Wolf ruler |
Valdir | Mighty ruler, some variations connect to "army" (wolf pack) |
Vladimir | Great peace, some variations link to Slavic wolf deities |
Werner | Army defender, some variations connect to "wise" (like a wolf) |
Wilderic | Wild ruler |
Wolfgang | Wolf-gang (way/path) |
Wulfric | Wolf ruler |
Wyatt | Guide, some variations connect to "wood" (wolf habitat) |
Zane | Gift of God, some variations connect to "Yahweh" (Hebrew God) and the wolf as a guardian |
Zev | Wolf |
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