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713 Howlingly Good Werewolf Names for Babies With Moonlit Meanings

Find a fierce, mysterious, or wild name for your little cub. Explore over 700 fierce werewolf-inspired baby names from mythology, pop culture, and nature to find the perfect fit!

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Updated: November 5, 2025
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Updated: November 5, 2025
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Drawn to the wild side? Our favorite werewolf baby names are Jacob for boys, the beloved Twilight shapeshifter, and Luna for girls, inspired by the moon that powers the transformation. For a unisex option, we love the earthy and mysterious name Ashan. Which one will you choose?

Look, I'm not going to pretend I'm not a massive werewolf nerd because that's going to become abundantly clear very soon... Between rewatching Teen Wolf for the third time and diving deep into folklore from every corner of the world, I've become a bit obsessed with these creatures—and specifically, the incredible baby names that come with them, all connected back to wolves, the moon, transformation, and that raw, untamed energy we all wish we had a bit more of.

Whether you actually believe in werewolves (no judgment here) or just love the aesthetic, I think you'll find something that clicks below. My personal favorite? It changes weekly, honestly, so let’s just dive right in and discover your own favorite werewolf name!

Most Popular Werewolf Names

If you've watched any supernatural TV in the last fifteen years, you've definitely heard most of these. They've howled their way into the mainstream zeitgeist because they sound good without being too out there, so your kid won't spend their entire life spelling their name for baristas.

Boy Names

  1. Alaric - Ruler of all
  2. Alec - Defender of men
  3. Brady - Spirited, broad
  4. Christopher - Bearer of Christ
  5. Colton - From the coal town
  6. Conrad - Bold counsel
  7. Derek - Leader of the people
  8. Eli - Ascended, uplifted
  9. Emmett - Universal
  10. Ethan - Strong, safe
  11. Everett - Brave as a wild boar
  12. Finn - Fair
  13. Gabriel - God is my strength
  14. Grayson - Son of the steward
  15. Jacob - Supplanter
  16. Jared - Descending
  17. Klaus - Victory of the people
  18. Landon - Long hill
  19. Lucian - Light
  20. Lucius - Illumination
  21. Lupo - Wolf
  22. Magnar - Strength
  23. Marcus - Warlike
  24. Mason - Worker in stone
  25. Maximus - Greatest
  26. Quil - Quill
  27. Remus - Oarsman
  28. Rowan - Little redhead, or a type of tree
  29. Scott - From Scotland
  30. Seth - Appointed
  31. Tyler - Tile maker
  32. Zale - Sea-strength

Girl Names

  1. Ada - Noble, happy
  2. Astrid - God-strength
  3. Aurora - Dawn
  4. Ayla - Moonlight
  5. Bianca - White
  6. Braya - From the Otherworld series
  7. Clara - Bright, clear
  8. Elena - Shining light
  9. Ella - Fairy maiden
  10. Elise - Pledged to God
  11. Emily - Rival
  12. Erica - Eternal ruler
  13. Hayley - Hayfield
  14. Hazel - From the hazel tree
  15. Isla - Island
  16. Jade - Precious stone
  17. Jules - Youthful
  18. Kate - Pure
  19. Kim - Noble, brave
  20. Kira - Bright, sparkling
  21. Leah - Weary
  22. Lila - Night or beauty
  23. Luna - Moon
  24. Lydia - From Lydia
  25. Malia - Calm or gentle waters
  26. Marina - Of the sea
  27. Maya - Water
  28. Meena - Passion, a precious blue stone
  29. Paige - Young servant
  30. Rachelle - Ewe
  31. Rosalie - Rose
  32. Rose - A flower
  33. Sabrina - From the River Severn
  34. Savannah - Large, grassy plain
  35. Selene - Goddess of the moon
  36. Sienna - Orange-red
  37. Skyler - Scholar
  38. Sue - Lily
  39. Sylvia - Forest
  40. Tessa - To reap, to harvest
  41. Violet - Purple flower
  42. Vivian - Life

Strong & Fierce Werewolf Names

Fair warning: these are strong. Like, your kid's kindergarten teacher might be a little intimidated at first strong. But hey, confidence starts early, right?

Boy Names

  1. Ajax - Eagle
  2. Alpha - First
  3. Angus - One strength
  4. Arnold - Eagle power
  5. Axel - Father of peace
  6. Barrett - Bear strength
  7. Bear - Bear
  8. Blade - Sword, knife
  9. Blaze - Flame, fire
  10. Brock - Badger
  11. Brutus - Heavy
  12. Bryce - Speckled
  13. Cade - Round, barrel
  14. Colt - Young horse
  15. Conall - Wolf strong
  16. Damon - To tame
  17. Diesel - Powerful
  18. Drake - Dragon
  19. Gage - Pledge, oath
  20. Garrick - Spear king
  21. Garou - Hungry wolf or werewolf
  22. Griffin - Strong lord
  23. Gunnar - Bold warrior
  24. Holt - A wood or forest
  25. Hunter - One who hunts
  26. Jagger - Carter, peddler
  27. Jax - Son of Jack
  28. Kane - Warrior
  29. Maddox - Son of Madoc
  30. Magnus - Great
  31. Maverick - Independent, nonconformist
  32. Max - Greatest; a short form for Maxwell or Maximus
  33. Orion - Hunter in the sky
  34. Rafe - Wolf-counsel
  35. Ragnar - Warrior or judgment
  36. Rex - King
  37. Roman - Citizen of Rome
  38. Ryder - Knight, mounted warrior
  39. Saber - Sword
  40. Samson - Sun
  41. Slade - Valley
  42. Titus - Title of honor
  43. Torin - Chief
  44. Travis - To cross
  45. Ulric - Wolf ruler
  46. Victor - Conqueror
  47. Viggo - Battle, fight
  48. Warren - Defender
  49. Wolf - Wolf
  50. Wyatt - Brave in war
  51. Xander - Defender of men

Girl Names

  1. Adira - Strong
  2. Adolpha - Noble wolf
  3. Alexa - Defender of man
  4. Allison - Nobility
  5. Althea - With healing power
  6. Andrea - Manly
  7. Beretta - A type of firearm
  8. Briar - Thorny patch
  9. Bryn - Hill
  10. Casey - Vigilant
  11. Darya - Sea
  12. Demi - Half
  13. Ember - A glowing piece of coal
  14. Erin - From the island
  15. Fallon - Leader, to be in charge
  16. Freya - A noble woman
  17. Greer - Watchful
  18. Harlow - Army hill
  19. Helena - Bright, shining light
  20. Hera - Protectress
  21. Juno - Queen of the heavens
  22. Kara - Pure
  23. Keira - Little dark one
  24. Kendra - Wise ruler
  25. Luperca - She-wolf; the nurturing she-wolf of Roman legend
  26. Lyca - Wolf-like
  27. Lycaea - Wolfish
  28. Mingan - Grey wolf
  29. Moxie - Force of character, nerve
  30. Raina - Queen
  31. Raquel - Ewe
  32. Raven - A dark bird
  33. Rebel - One who resists authority
  34. Rhea - Flowing stream
  35. Rogue - Unpredictable, a loner
  36. Rúna - Secret lore
  37. Saga - Story
  38. Sasha - Defender of mankind
  39. Sloane - Raider
  40. Talia - Gentle morning dew
  41. Ulrika - Wolf ruler
  42. Valda - Power, rule
  43. Valkyrie - Chooser of the slain
  44. Vega - Brightest star
  45. Verity - Truth
  46. Vilka - Wolf
  47. Xena - Hospitable
  48. Ylva - She-wolf
  49. Zelda - Gray fighting maid
  50. Zola - Earth

Modern & Powerful Werewolf Names

If you want your kid to sound like they could lead an army (or at least a really intimidating soccer team), this is your section!

Boy Names

  1. Acay - Full moon in Turkish; the werewolf's source of power
  2. Apollo - To destroy
  3. Asher - Happy, blessed
  4. Axion - Great power
  5. Bader - Full moon
  6. Blaize - Fire or flame; a variation of Blaze
  7. Cain - Acquired
  8. Cairo - Victory
  9. Caspian - From the Caspian Sea
  10. Cobalt - Blue mineral
  11. Cruz - Cross
  12. Daxon - Leader
  13. Draven - Of the raven
  14. Echo - Sound reflection, reverberation
  15. Everest - Dweller on the mountain
  16. Gael - Foreigner, stranger; a person of Irish-Gaelic descent
  17. Gray - Gray-haired
  18. Hale - Hero
  19. Hayden - Hedged valley
  20. Jace - Healer
  21. Jericho - City of the moon
  22. Jet - Black mineral
  23. Kael - Slender
  24. Kaius - Rejoice
  25. Keane - Ancient, sharp
  26. Knox - Round hill
  27. Koa - Brave, bold, fearless
  28. Laziel - Secret of God
  29. Lorien - Dreamy
  30. Loup - Wolf, strong
  31. Madden - Little dog, little wolf
  32. Nash - At the ash tree
  33. Ozias - Salvation
  34. Phoenix - Dark red, rebirth; a mythical bird that rises from the ashes
  35. Rhydian - From the ford
  36. Rocco - Rest
  37. Ronan - Little seal
  38. Rowe - Renowned wolf
  39. Silas - Forest, woods
  40. Soren - Stern
  41. Talon - Claw
  42. Thorne - Thorn bush
  43. Vale - Valley
  44. Zane - God is gracious
  45. Zephyr - Gentle breeze, the West Wind
  46. Zevon - Wolf king

Girl Names

  1. Amara - Grace
  2. Amaris - Promised by God
  3. Arden - Valley of the eagle
  4. Arya - Noble
  5. Ashen - At the ash-trees, pale
  6. Blair - Field or plain
  7. Blake - Dark or fair
  8. Blythe - Happy, carefree
  9. Brienne - High, noble
  10. Celia - Heavenly
  11. Cora - Maiden
  12. Delta - River mouth
  13. Eira - Snow
  14. Esme - Esteemed
  15. Ever - Always
  16. Hadley - Heather field
  17. Indie - Independent
  18. Indira - Splendid
  19. Jett - Black mineral
  20. Kaia - To rejoice
  21. Lennox - With many elm trees
  22. Lilith - Of the night; in Jewish folklore, Lilith is often seen as a primordial night spirit
  23. Lyra - Lyre
  24. Lyric - Song-like
  25. Nova - New
  26. Octavia - Eighth
  27. Onyx - A claw or talon, a black gemstone
  28. Opal - Gemstone
  29. Orla - Golden princess
  30. Pax - Peace
  31. Poppy - A red flower
  32. Remi - Oarsman
  33. Sage - Wise
  34. Solara - Of the sun
  35. Sorrel - Reddish-brown
  36. Tahlia - Dew of God
  37. Tatum - Cheerful bringer of joy
  38. Teagan - Little poet
  39. Thea - Goddess
  40. Veda - Knowledge
  41. Vesper - Evening star
  42. Waverly - Meadow of quaking aspens
  43. Winter - The season
  44. Zara - Blooming flower, princess

Werewolf Names Inspired by Nature

Werewolves and nature go hand-in-hand, so these names pull from forests, mountains, rivers, and obviously, the moon itself.

Boy Names

  1. Aspen - The aspen tree
  2. Ash - Ash tree
  3. Basil - Kingly herb
  4. Birch - Slender tree
  5. Brooks - Small stream
  6. Canyon - A deep gorge
  7. Cedar - A type of tree
  8. Chandler - Candle maker
  9. Clay - Earth, soil
  10. Cliff - Steep rock face
  11. Cloud - Sky traveler
  12. Corbin - Crow
  13. Dale - Valley
  14. Elm - An elm tree
  15. Falcon - Bird of prey
  16. Flint - A hard stone
  17. Forrest - Of the forest
  18. Grove - Small group of trees
  19. Hawk - A bird of prey
  20. Lupin - Wolf-like; derived from the Latin lupus
  21. Lynx - Wildcat
  22. Marsh - Wetlands
  23. North - A cardinal direction
  24. Oak - An oak tree
  25. Onyx - A black gemstone, a nail or claw
  26. Pine - Evergreen tree
  27. Reed - A tall type of grass
  28. Ridge - A long, narrow hilltop
  29. Rocky - Stone-like
  30. Shade - Coolness, shadow
  31. Silvan - Of the woods
  32. Slate - Smooth rock
  33. Solar - Of the sun
  34. Sterling - Of high quality, pure; the color of a wolf's coat
  35. Stone - Rock
  36. Storm - Tempest, a disturbance of the atmosphere
  37. Timber - Wood
  38. Woodrow - Row of houses by a wood

Girl Names

  1. Arbor - Tree, to sell herbs
  2. Aura - Breeze
  3. Autumn - Season
  4. Azure - Sky blue
  5. Bay - Laurel tree
  6. Blossom - Flower
  7. Celeste - Heavenly
  8. Clove - Spice
  9. Coral - Sea beauty
  10. Crescent - To grow; the shape of the waxing or waning moon
  11. Cypress - The cypress tree
  12. Dahlia - Dahl's flower
  13. Danica - Morning star
  14. Dawn - Sunrise
  15. Estelle - Star
  16. Fawn - A young deer
  17. Fern - A plant with fronds
  18. Indigo - A deep blue dye
  19. Iris - Rainbow
  20. Isle - Small island
  21. Ivy - A climbing plant
  22. Juniper - Evergreen plant
  23. Laurel - Bay tree
  24. Lilac - Flower
  25. Luna - The moon
  26. Maple - The maple tree
  27. Meadow - A field of grass
  28. Misty - Covered by mist
  29. Olive - Olive tree
  30. Petal - Flower part
  31. Rain - Water from the sky
  32. River - Flowing water
  33. Sable - Black; also means shapeshifter in some fantasy contexts
  34. Saffron - A type of spice
  35. Shadow - A dark area
  36. Sierra - Mountain range
  37. Skye - From the Isle of Skye
  38. Sky - The heavens
  39. Solstice - Sun standstill
  40. Star - Nighttime light
  41. Sylvie - From the forest
  42. Thalassa - Sea
  43. Willow - Graceful tree
  44. Wren - A small bird
  45. Yara - Small butterfly

Very Unique & Rare Werewolf Names

(Mostly Meaning Wolf)

These uncommon names are great options for parents looking for something truly original with lycanthropic flair. Plus, they all just sound really cool!

Boy Names

  1. Adolfo - Noble wolf
  2. Amoux - Eagle wolf
  3. Ardolf - Home-loving wolf
  4. Bardolf - Axe-wolf
  5. Bleiz - Wolf
  6. Botolph - Wolf messenger
  7. Drako - Dragon
  8. Guadulf - God’s wolf; ancient roots, but rare today
  9. Gudbrand - God's sword
  10. Gunnolf - Fighting wolf
  11. Ingolf - Ing's wolf
  12. Ivaylo - Wolf
  13. Lobo - A wolf
  14. Ludolf - Famous wolf
  15. Lyall -Scottish wolf
  16. Lycaon - Wolfish
  17. Nashoba - Wolf; of Choctaw Native American origin
  18. Odolf - Prosperous wolf
  19. Radolf - Swift wolf
  20. Rafe - Wise wolf
  21. Randolf - Shield wolf
  22. Raul - Wolf counsel
  23. Rolf - Renowned wolf
  24. Rudolf - Famous wolf; yes, beyond the reindeer, this name has serious lupine credentials
  25. Rudyard - Red enclosure
  26. Sandalio - True wolf
  27. Tamaska - Mighty wolf
  28. Tayen - New moon
  29. Ulmer - Famous wolf
  30. Varg - Wolf
  31. Vilkas - Wolves
  32. Volk - Wolf; Slavic, very rare outside Eastern Europe
  33. Vseslav - All glory; a Slavic prince from the 11th century, believed to be a werewolf in folklore
  34. Wolfram - Wolf-raven
  35. Zev - Wolf
  36. Zibben - Bold wolf
  37. Zivon - Little wolf

Girl Names

  1. Asena - She-wolf
  2. Bibiana - Life
  3. Bodil - Remedy in battle
  4. Convel - Yellow wolf
  5. Daciana - Wolf
  6. Duvessa - Dark beauty
  7. Enora - Honor
  8. Eyolf - Lucky wolf
  9. Farkas - Wolf person
  10. Freki - One of Odin’s wolves in Norse myth
  11. Gala - Calm or celebration
  12. Gévaudan - From the region; after the French Beast of Gévaudan, a legendary wolf-like creature
  13. Hati - He who hates
  14. Heath - Wasteland
  15. Ibora - Wolf
  16. Iris - Rainbow
  17. Jasper - Treasurer
  18. Keeva - Gentle, precious
  19. Kennara - Greatest champion
  20. Kiba - Fang
  21. Lark - Songbird
  22. Lirit - Musical
  23. Lupina - Little she-wolf
  24. Maia - Brave warrior
  25. Morbach - From the marsh stream
  26. Nymeria - Fictional dire wolf’s name from Game of Thrones
  27. Okami - Wolf
  28. Ondine - Little wave
  29. Otsana - A wolf
  30. Pavita - Little
  31. Radhika - Successful
  32. Rohese - Famous warrior
  33. Rua - Red-haired
  34. Saskia - Protectress of mankind
  35. Serilda - Armed warrior woman
  36. Sköll - Treachery; the wolf who chases the sun in Norse myth
  37. Thorn - Sharp projection
  38. Ulva - Wolf
  39. Ulvina - Little wolf
  40. Ursa - Bear
  41. Velvela - Wolf
  42. Vivka - Alive
  43. Vukasin - Son of the wolf; Serbian, uniquely in use for a girl
  44. Waya - Wolf
  45. Wilka - The wolf
  46. Wolfa - Female wolf
  47. Xenia - Hospitality
  48. Yael - Mountain goat; also means to ascend, like a full moon
  49. Ze’evah - Wolf

Traditional & Mythological Werewolf Names

History nerds and cultural connoisseurs, these are for you! The following werewolf names are perfect for parents drawn to epic (and possibly a bit creepy) stories.

Boy Names

  1. Adalwolf - Noble wolf
  2. Achilles - Pain
  3. Aidan - Little fire
  4. Alden - Old friend
  5. Amarok - Giant wolf; from Inuit mythology, this is the First Nations name for an enormous wolf that hunts alone
  6. Ares - Greek god of war
  7. Arvid - Eagle tree
  8. Atlas - A Titan in Greek mythology, bearer of the heavens
  9. Baldur - Prince
  10. Bardou - Werewolf
  11. Beowulf - Intelligent wolf
  12. Bleidd - Wolf
  13. Boris - A wolf or snow leopard
  14. Bran - A raven or ancient hero, often linked to wolves
  15. Caspian - From the sea
  16. Channing - Young wolf or official of the church
  17. Conan - Wolf, hound
  18. Connery - Wolf-farmer
  19. Connor - Lover of hounds
  20. Conri - King of wolves
  21. Cormac - Charioteer
  22. Corvus - Raven, a creature of mystery and prophecy
  23. Dolph - Noble wolf
  24. Draco - Dragon
  25. Draugr - An undead guardian
  26. Einar - Lone warrior
  27. Faolán - Little wolf
  28. Fenrir - Fen-dweller; in Norse myth, Fenrir is a gigantic wolf and the son of Loki
  29. Fenris - Fen-dweller
  30. Gareth - Gentle strength
  31. Gideon - Hewer or mighty warrior
  32. Gonzalo - Battle wolf
  33. Griffith - Chief, prince
  34. Hades - Unseen; the god of the underworld
  35. Heimdall - White god
  36. Hercules - Glory of Hera
  37. Heracles - Renowned Greek hero of immense strength
  38. Hrolf - Renowned wolf
  39. Lazarus - God has helped
  40. Lelou - Wolf
  41. Loki - Trickster
  42. Lorcan - Little fierce one
  43. Lowell - Young wolf
  44. Lupus - Wolf
  45. Lycaon - Wolf-king; a king of Arcadia turned into a wolf
  46. Lycidas - Wolf song
  47. Lykos - Wolf
  48. Odin - Frenzy, inspiration
  49. Osiris - God of the underworld and rebirth
  50. Perseus - Slayer of Medusa
  51. Phelan - Wolf
  52. Prometheus - Forethought
  53. Randall - Wolf shield
  54. Randolph - Wolf's shield
  55. Raoul - Wolf counsel
  56. Rodolfo - Famous wolf
  57. Romulus - Founder of Rome
  58. Rudy - Famous wolf
  59. Sigurd - Victory guard
  60. Theron - Hunter or beast
  61. Thorsten - Thor’s stone
  62. Tyr - God of war and justice
  63. Ulf - The wolf
  64. Ulfred - Wolf-peace
  65. Velvel - Wolf
  66. Vladimir - Ruler of peace
  67. Wolfgang - Path of the wolf
  68. Wulfric - Wolf power
  69. Zeus - Sky father

Girl Names

  1. Accalia - From Acca Larentia, a she-wolf
  2. Aella - An Amazon queen from Greek mythology
  3. Alba - White
  4. Andromeda - Greek princess, saved by Perseus
  5. Artemis - Goddess of the hunt and the moon
  6. Atalanta - Unswaying
  7. Audra - Noble strength
  8. Bellatrix - A female warrior
  9. Branwen - beautiful raven
  10. Brigid - Celtic goddess of poetry, healing, and smithing
  11. Bronte - Thunder
  12. Brunhilda - Armed for battle
  13. Callisto - Most beautiful
  14. Cassandra - She who entangles men
  15. Circe - Enchantress
  16. Damaris - A calf
  17. Daphne - Greek nymph; she was transformed into a laurel tree to escape Apollo
  18. Demetria - follower of Demeter
  19. Diana - Divine; the Roman goddess of the hunt and the moon
  20. Drusilla - Fruitful
  21. Fauna - Goddess of nature and animals
  22. Faustine - Lucky, fortunate
  23. Gaia - Earth mother
  24. Guinevere - Queen from Arthurian legend
  25. Gwendolen - White ring
  26. Hecate - Far-off
  27. Hesperia - Evening, western land
  28. Hilda - Battle maiden
  29. Idony - Renewal
  30. Ingrid - Fair, beautiful; Ing's beauty in Norse contexts
  31. Isolde - Ice ruler
  32. Keridwen - Rebirth, pure goddess
  33. Kore - Maiden; another name for Persephone
  34. Larissa - Citadel
  35. Lavinia - From Lavinium
  36. Lorelei - German siren
  37. Lupa - She-wolf
  38. Maeve - Legendary Irish warrior queen
  39. Maelis - Princess
  40. Morgaine - Arthurian sorceress
  41. Morrigan - Phantom queen
  42. Niamh - Bright, shining
  43. Nimue - The Lady of the Lake from Arthurian legend
  44. Olympia - From Mount Olympus
  45. Paloma - A dove
  46. Penelope - The faithful wife of Odysseus in mythology
  47. Persephone - Greek goddess of spring and queen of the underworld
  48. Phoebe - Radiant, shining one
  49. Rhiannon - Great queen
  50. Rowan - Tree with mystical properties in Celtic lore
  51. Sanja - She dreams
  52. Signy - New victory; heroine in the Norse Volsunga saga
  53. Tabitha - Gazelle
  54. Thora - Thunder, a thunder goddess
  55. Ursula - Little bear
  56. Vesta - Roman goddess of the hearth and home
  57. Xanthe - golden, yellow
  58. Zora - Dawn

Names From Classic Werewolf Films & Media

Consider names from the characters that made us fall in love with werewolf mythology in the first place.

Boy Names

  1. Alcide - Strong; from the True Blood series
  2. Clayton - Clay settlement
  3. Collin - Pup
  4. Daniel - God is my judge
  5. David - Beloved
  6. Derek - Ruler of the people
  7. Edward - Wealthy guardian
  8. Embry - Flat-topped hill
  9. Jack - God is gracious; the ill-fated friend in An American Werewolf in London
  10. Jackson - Son of Jack
  11. Jacob - Supplanter; a lead werewolf from Twilight
    (BTW, Team Edward or Team Jacob?)
  12. Jordan - To flow down
  13. Larry - From Laurentum; Lawrence Talbot, the tragic werewolf from The Wolf Man (1941)
  14. Liam - Strong-willed warrior
  15. Paul - Small, humble
  16. Peter - Rock
  17. Rafael - God has healed
  18. Sam - God has heard
  19. Stiles - A stile or steep path
  20. Talbot - Command of the valley
  21. Theo - Divine gift

Girl Names

  1. Allison - Noble; from Teen Wolf
  2. Astrid – Beautiful, loved; from the (awesome) Norwegian film Thale
  3. Bella - Beautiful
  4. Beverly – Beaver stream
  5. Bianca – White, pure
  6. Brigitte – Strong
  7. Cecily – Blind to self-beauty
  8. Elena – Bright, shining light
  9. Emily – To strive or excel; recurring werewolf in the Twilight series
  10. Erica – Ruler
  11. Faith – Trust
  12. Gemma – Precious stone
  13. Ginger – Pure, chaste
  14. Gwen - White circle; the love interest in The Wolf Man (1941
  15. Hayley – Meadow; a hybrid werewolf witch from The Originals
  16. Isobel – God’s promise
  17. Maleva - Small ruler
  18. Marilyn – Drop of the sea
  19. Marsha - Warlike
  20. Melissa – Honey bee; a werewolf mother in Teen Wolf
  21. Mina – Love, azure
  22. Mya – Emerald
  23. Nora – Honor
  24. Rowena – Fame, joy
  25. Ruby – Red gemstone

Other Werewolf-Inspired Names (Moons, Hunters, & Metals, Oh My!)

I had fun with these options because they're not always obvious werewolf names, but once you know the connection, you can't unsee it (you're welcome)! These names reflect the lunar nature, fierce battle spirit, and even the metallic weakness of the legendary werewolf.

Boy Names 

  1. Adolphus - Noble wolf
  2. Ainar - Warrior or lone warrior
  3. Ambrose - Immortal
  4. Arian - Silver
  5. Argent - White metal
  6. Aric - Noble ruler
  7. Bardolph - Bright wolf
  8. Beta - Second letter
  9. Bodhi - Awakening
  10. Branson - Son of the raven
  11. Brother - Male sibling
  12. Cato - Wise
  13. Chandra - Moon
  14. Clan - Family group
  15. Dante - Enduring
  16. Damien - To tame; ironic for the untameable werewolf figure!
  17. Duncan - Dark warrior
  18. Dustin - Thor's stone
  19. Ewan - Born of the yew tree
  20. Evander - Good man
  21. Gamma - Third letter
  22. Garrett - Spear strength
  23. Grimm - Fierce
  24. Gunner - Bold fighter or soldier
  25. Harvey - Battle worthy
  26. Huntley - From the hunter's meadow
  27. Keir - Dark-haired
  28. Lucien - Light
  29. Maddox - Son of Madoc, fortunate
  30. Malachi - My messenger
  31. Mani - Moon
  32. Mercury - Messenger god
  33. Morpheus - Shape
  34. Mortimer - Dead sea
  35. Orpheus - Darkness of night
  36. Ralph - Wolf counsel
  37. Rudolph - Famous wolf
  38. Sirius - Burning
  39. Steel - Iron alloy
  40. Stellan - Calm
  41. Thor - Thunder
  42. Titan - Giant deity
  43. Ulrich - Prosperity and power
  44. Zeke - God strengthens

Girl Names 

  1. Arianwen - Silver-white
  2. Arianwyn - Silver-blessed
  3. Artemisia - Gift of Artemis
  4. Asha - Hope, life
  5. Aster - Star
  6. Chassidy - Purity
  7. Cynthia - From Mount Cynthos
  8. - Hound
  9. Ember - Spark, neither fully lit nor extinguished
  10. Gemini - Twins
  11. Hyde - Hide or clearing
  12. Inara - Ray of light
  13. Isis - Throne; Egyptian goddess who mastered transformation magic
  14. Janus - Archway
  15. Jekyll - Lord or ruler
  16. Katniss - Plant name, a hunter
  17. Lorne - From Lorne
  18. Lunar - Of the moon
  19. Lunas - Moon
  20. Mahina - Moon
  21. Morph - Shape or form; from the Greek morphē
  22. Omega - Last letter
  23. Proteus - First
  24. Selena - Moon goddess
  25. Siofra - Elf; Irish name pronounced "SHEE-fra"
  26. Tala – Wolf; from Native American traditions
  27. Tsuki - Moon
  28. Unity - Oneness
  29. Valerie - Strength; from the Latin valor
  30. Vespertine - Evening
  31. Wolfe - Wolf

Unisex Werewolf Names

Because why should names be limited by gender? Werewolves themselves represent transformation and crossing boundaries!

  1. Ash - Ash tree
  2. Ashan - Smoke
  3. Arrow - Projectile
  4. Blaise - To lisp, stammer
  5. Blaze - Flame
  6. Ciro - Sun
  7. Dane - From Denmark
  8. Fang - Tooth
  9. Forest - Woods
  10. Grael - Gray wolf
  11. Granite - Hard stone
  12. Hunter - One who hunts
  13. Kai - Warrior
  14. Kodiak - Island
  15. Moon - Lunar satellite; the celestial body that controls the transformation
  16. Night - Darkness
  17. Nox - Night
  18. Nyx - Night; the Greek ruler of the night
  19. Obsidian - Volcanic glass
  20. Pax - Peace, harmony
  21. Phantom - Ghost
  22. Phoenix - A deep red
  23. Rain - Precipitation
  24. Rory - Red king
  25. Shadow - Shade
  26. Silver - The precious metal
  27. Storm - Tempest
  28. Vail - Valley
  29. Wild - Untamed; an essential quality of lycanthropy
  30. Wilder - Untamed
  31. Winter - Cold season

We're Over the Moon for Werewolf Baby Names

So, there you have it—way more werewolf names than you probably needed, but hopefully enough to find one that feels right.

Naming a human is weird and stressful, I get it. You're basically making a decision for someone else that they'll carry forever. But if you're drawn to these names, trust that instinct. Maybe your kid will grow up loving wolves and the moon as much as you do. Or maybe they'll just have a really cool name with an interesting story behind it. Good luck with your little wolf cub. May they howl loud and run free!

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