999+ Werewolf Names for The Character Of Your Next Story
Are you on the hunt for the perfect werewolf name that howls with creativity and bites with originality for the character of your next story?
Whether you're drafting a tale that intertwines the lore of ancient Greece or Norse mythology, setting your scene under the full moon where only female werewolves or noble wolves roam, or perhaps you're scripting a modern saga where your main protagonist, much like Scott McCall or Remus Lupin, faces the transformation from human to werewolf, finding the right name is crucial.
From the eerie depths of the Underworld to the mystical landscapes of Native American legends, our comprehensive list of 999+ werewolf names will inspire you.
Dive into a world where every name tells a story, from fierce alpha wolves to peaceful pack members.
Find a unique name that perfectly captures the essence of your werewolf character, be it a cursed child, a wise witch's companion, or a valiant warrior of the night.
A long list of werewolf name ideas
Werewolf names starting with an A
1. Ahanu
2. Ahote
3. Aiyana
4. Alawa
5. Amadahy
6. Anoki
7. Ayasha
8. Adsila
9. Ama
10. Ankti
11. Askuwheteau
12. Awendela
13. Aponi
14. Awinita
15. Aylen
16. Achak
17. Akecheta
18. Alo
19. Anpaytoo
20. Awentia
21. Awenasa
22. Ayita
23. Atsila
24. Avonaco
25. Awashunks
26. Ahyoka
27. Ahuli
28. Aloha
29. Atohi
30. Awendela
31. Awenita
32. Achak
33. Adahy
34. Ahanu
35. Ahuli
36. Anevay
37. Asgaya
38. Atsadi
39. Awatsa
40. Ayeli
Werewolf name ideas starting with a B
41. Bidaban
42. Bodaway
43. Bemossed
44. Bidziil
45. Bly
46. Bruchko
47. Bena
48. Besa
49. Bimisi
50. Botan
51. Bril
52. Bokovi
53. Byhalia
54. Bena
55. Beothuk
56. Batari
57. Busque
58. Bohana
59. Birendra
60. Balasi
61. Brisco
62. Basha
63. Bemidii
64. Bokshi
65. Bahan
66. Basant
67. Bokamoso
68. Busanel
69. Badan
70. Brulé
71. Batak
72. Bunu
73. Bishkai
74. Barak
75. Bolli
76. Bishin
77. Bukwa
78. Bimkub
79. Bulux
80. Bosque
Werewolf names starting with a C
81. Chayton
82. Chenoa
83. Chepi
84. Chilam
85. Chogan
86. Chosovi
87. Chaska
88. Chitsa
89. Cochise
90. Coahoma
91. Catori
92. Chayton
93. Cholena
94. Chenoa
95. Cheveyo
96. Chilaili
97. Chumani
98. Citlali
99. Cochiti
100. Coty
101. Cualli
102. Cusick
103. Cetan
104. Chayton
105. Chenoa
106. Chepi
107. Chilam
108. Chogan
109. Chosovi
110. Chaska
111. Chitsa
112. Cochise
113. Coahoma
114. Catori
115. Chayton
116. Cholena
117. Chenoa
118. Cheveyo
119. Chilaili
120. Chumani
Werewolf name ideas starting with a D
121. Dyami
122. Doli
123. Dena
124. Dakotah
125. Dohasan
126. Dyani
127. Delsin
128. Donoma
129. Dyami
130. Dohosan
131. Dotsuwa
132. Duane
133. Dakshi
134. Dahan
135. Dasan
136. Dayani
137. Desna
138. Doya
139. Deste
140. Dawali
141. Deti
142. Diksi
143. Dyuani
144. Daliwa
145. Datsi
146. Dawes
147. Dehal
148. Dikaya
149. Dalan
150. Dyol
151. Demoti
152. Dikana
153. Doyala
154. Duna
155. Dyula
156. Datsolale
157. Denali
158. Dotsal
159. Dewala
160. Dyami
Werewolf names starting with an E
161. Eyota
162. Elan
163. Enola
164. Etu
165. Eyotah
166. Etenia
167. Ewohali
168. Elsu
169. Ezhno
170. Enyeto
171. Esadowa
172. Ehawee
173. Elki
174. Emana
175. Esi
176. Ehani
177. Etenoha
178. Elu
179. Echota
180. Elosi
181. Etalpalli
182. Eyas
183. Ecala
184. Elikapeka
185. Etania
186. Elix
187. Enkoodabaoo
188. Enkoodabooaoo
189. Enochs
190. Equa
191. Erke
192. Eska
193. Etchemin
194. Eto
195. Ettawageshik
196. Eyas
197. Eyo
198. Eyota
199. Ezlyn
200. Ezzell
Werewolf name ideas starting with an F
201. Fala
202. Feke
203. Fodi
204. Fala
205. Fos
206. Fenu
207. Fuchi
208. Fyron
209. Fala
210. Felan
211. Fyler
212. Freno
213. Fylo
214. Fiska
215. Fylor
216. Fydo
217. Firon
218. Fyron
219. Fala
220. Feke
221. Fodi
222. Fala
223. Fos
224. Fenu
225. Fuchi
226. Fyron
227. Fala
228. Felan
229. Fyler
230. Freno
231. Fylo
232. Fiska
233. Fylor
234. Fydo
235. Firon
236. Fyron
237. Falco
238. Fyke
239. Fyran
240. Faleen
Werewolf names starting with a G
241. Gaho
242. Galega
243. Gatli
244. Geda
245. Gelasia
246. Genesee
247. Gili
248. Giska
249. Goya
250. Griska
251. Gyasi
252. Gada
253. Gale
254. Ganado
255. Gano
256. Gashe
257. Ged
258. Genda
259. Ges
260. Geste
261. Giago
262. Giska
263. Glida
264. Gowa
265. Goyathlay
266. Guato
267. Guda
268. Gue
269. Guksi
270. Gula
271. Guna
272. Gunni
273. Guska
274. Gyata
275. Gyro
276. Gzha
277. Gzowski
278. Gzyra
279. Gzara
280. Guzzi
Werewolf name ideas starting with an H
281. Hania
282. Hok'ee
283. Honi
284. Hahnee
285. Halona
286. Hawiovi
287. Heammawihio
288. Heskovizenako
289. Hinto
290. Hok'ee
291. Honiahaka
292. Hoshiko
293. Hotah
294. Huyana
295. Hahkethomemah
296. Hasin
297. Helaku
298. Hesutu
299. Hevataneo
300. Hiawassee
301. Hodi
302. Hok'ee
303. Honovi
304. Hoonah
305. Hototo
306. Hova
307. Howahkan
308. Hupaho
309. Huslu
310. Hyeto
311. Hahots
312. Halyn
313. Heeni
314. Hemene
315. Hesutin
316. Hialeah
317. Hiamovi
318. Hiwahiwa
319. Holata
320. Honaw
Werewolf names starting with an I
321. Ihanktonwan
322. Iktomi
323. Illanipi
324. Inali
325. Inola
326. Inteus
327. Iowa
328. Isi
329. Ituha
330. Ivotuk
331. Iyaroak
332. Iyanough
333. Iyotake
334. Izusa
335. Ichante
336. Idalah
337. Igasho
338. Ihanbla
339. Ilohka
340. Imala
341. Inakaso
342. Indigo
343. Inoke
344. Iroquois
345. Ishi
346. Ishta
347. Itancan
348. Itu
349. Iwala
350. Ixchel
351. Iyan
352. Iyanka
353. Iyara
354. Iye
355. Iyeko
356. Izel
357. Izhoni
358. Izusa
359. Izzie
360. Itashi
Werewolf name ideas starting with a J
361. Jacy
362. Jahi
363. Jalen
364. Jano
365. Jaska
366. Jato
367. Javas
368. Jayi
369. Jeko
370. Jena
371. Jera
372. Jesko
373. Jeto
374. Jiya
375. Joka
376. Jola
377. Jomah
378. Jona
379. Jonta
380. Jova
381. Jowan
382. Joxi
383. Joya
384. Jual
385. Juha
386. Juka
387. Jula
388. Juma
389. Junco
390. Juno
391. Jupe
392. Jura
393. Juso
394. Juta
395. Juto
396. Jyaki
397. Jyco
398. Jylo
399. Jymo
400. Jyvo
Werewolf names starting with a K
401. Kachina
402. Kahuna
403. Kaiyo
404. Kaliska
405. Kamama
406. Kangee
407. Kanuna
408. Kaskae
409. Katari
410. Kaya
411. Kele
412. Keme
413. Kenai
414. Kestejoo
415. Ketan
416. Kewanee
417. Keya
418. Kiche
419. Kiona
420. Kirema
421. Kisecawchuck
422. Kitchi
423. Koda
424. Kohana
425. Kokumo
426. Kolichiyaw
427. Konala
428. Kotori
429. Koyi
430. Kuckunniwi
431. Kuma
432. Kunu
433. Kuruk
434. Kusuma
435. Kutala
436. Kwahu
437. Kwanita
438. Kwanta
439. Kyi
440. Kyta
Werewolf name ideas starting with an L
441. Lahoma
442. Lakota
443. Lanu
444. Lenno
445. Lise
446. Lokni
447. Lonato
448. Luyu
449. Lelani
450. Lomasi
451. Lozen
452. Luana
453. Luta
454. Luyu
455. Lyet
456. Lahela
457. Lalawethika
458. Leotie
459. Loxi
460. Lusio
461. Lekan
462. Lomah
463. Lopan
464. Lowan
465. Lucio
466. Luhu
467. Lujayn
468. Lukah
469. Luska
470. Lyall
471. Layla
472. Lenapi
473. Liluye
474. Lina
475. Lomax
476. Lonan
477. Lupan
478. Luska
479. Lykos
480. Lynco
Werewolf names starting with an M
481. Mahu
482. Makya
483. Manaba
484. Mansi
485. Matoskah
486. Mekita
487. Mena
488. Metea
489. Migina
490. Mika
491. Minco
492. Misae
493. Mochni
494. Mohala
495. Moki
496. Motavato
497. Mukki
498. Muna
499. Miskwa
500. Mituna
501. Mowan
502. Mullo
503. Mura
504. Muscoby
505. Myaami
506. Myeto
507. Mynah
508. Myths
509. Maza
510. Mabli
511. Mace
512. Macha
513. Madzi
514. Maes
515. Magena
516. Mahkah
517. Maika
518. Maille
519. Maina
520. Maix
Werewolf name ideas starting with an N
521. Nahiossi
522. Nakai
523. Nalren
524. Nampeyo
525. Nanuq
526. Napayshni
527. Nascha
528. Nashota
529. Nasnan
530. Nastas
531. Natani
532. Navi
533. Nawat
534. Nayati
535. Neewa
536. Neka
537. Nila
538. Nimkee
539. Nita
540. Nituna
541. Niyol
542. Nizhoni
543. Nodin
544. Nokosi
545. Nomlanga
546. Nonoma
547. Nootau
548. Nova
549. Nowa
550. Nuna
551. Nitis
552. Nyal
553. Nyeki
554. Nyoka
555. Nysa
556. Nantai
557. Nayeli
558. Neahkanie
559. Nehawka
560. Neka
Werewolf names starting with an O
561. Odina
562. Ohanko
563. Ohitekah
564. Ohiyesa
565. Okhmhaka
566. Oktan
567. Olowa
568. Omitaa
569. Onacona
570. Onawa
571. Onida
572. Ontsi
573. Opaali
574. Orenda
575. Orva
576. Osceola
577. Osker
578. Otoahhastis
579. Otoahnacto
580. Ovando
581. Owanka
582. Owiti
583. Oya
584. Ozara
585. Ozi
586. Oahan
587. Oapie
588. Oasir
589. Obalesh
590. Ocunnowhurst
591. Odakota
592. Ogalala
593. Ohanko
594. Ohiyesa
595. Okemos
596. Okola
597. Olamin
598. Olaya
599. Olele
600. Omana
Werewolf name ideas starting with a P
601. Pahana
602. Pahkinti
603. Pakwa
604. Palila
605. Pano
606. Patwin
607. Pavati
608. Paytah
609. Peta
610. Petala
611. Peyote
612. Pihewa
613. Pilan
614. Pinali
615. Pocahontas
616. Poloma
617. Ponca
618. Popo
619. Powasheek
620. Ptesanwi
621. Pualani
622. Pules
623. Puma
624. Puyi
625. Pyal
626. Paco
627. Pahos
628. Palani
629. Pamuya
630. Panola
631. Papina
632. Parasha
633. Patli
634. Pawnee
635. Pekelo
636. Pemota
637. Penha
638. Piapot
639. Pikuni
640. Pilatu
Werewolf names starting with a Q
641. Quanah
642. Quantay
643. Quapaw
644. Quasha
645. Quechua
646. Quetan
647. Quezpah
648. Quiat
649. Quilla
650. Quillayute
651. Quinault
652. Quinney
653. Quinto
654. Quirauk
655. Quispe
656. Quoba
657. Quohadi
658. Quonset
659. Quotank
660. Quyana
661. Quana
662. Quasha
663. Quechol
664. Quela
665. Quenby
666. Queran
667. Questa
668. Quewa
669. Quileute
670. Quill
671. Quimey
672. Quinaiya
673. Quinlan
674. Quipu
675. Quiray
676. Quisito
677. Quixote
678. Quoba
679. Quohada
680. Quowatha
Werewolf name ideas starting with an R
681. Rahaoc
682. Raini
683. Rakota
684. Ralna
685. Ramata
686. Ranoki
687. Ratakin
688. Raweno
689. Rayani
690. Rekata
691. Renapa
692. Rento
693. Retuya
694. Riala
695. Rikawi
696. Rimachi
697. Rokowa
698. Rontu
699. Ropata
700. Rujari
701. Runako
702. Ruray
703. Ruyi
704. Ryakin
705. Ryota
706. Raelan
707. Rahotep
708. Raika
709. Rainu
710. Rakei
711. Ramero
712. Ranu
713. Raseka
714. Ravati
715. Rayek
716. Rekai
717. Remaya
718. Renoko
719. Rialto
720. Rikara
Werewolf names starting with an S
721. Sakima
722. Salali
723. Sani
724. Satinka
725. Sayen
726. Sequoia
727. Shilah
728. Shimasani
729. Sihu
730. Sikya
731. Sinopa
732. Sitala
733. Skah
734. Sokanon
735. Sokw
736. Sora
737. Sowane
738. Soyala
739. Sunukkuhkau
740. Sura
741. Sutciyf
742. Swenta
743. Syala
744. Syan
745. Sylas
746. Syota
747. Saban
748. Sadeek
749. Sahale
750. Sahkyo
751. Sakari
752. Saloso
753. Saniya
754. Sareka
755. Satya
756. Sayo
757. Secota
758. Selu
759. Senawa
760. Setimika
Werewolf name ideas starting with a T
761. Tahkeome
762. Tahmelapachme
763. Taima
764. Takala
765. Takoda
766. Talako
767. Talise
768. Talulah
769. Tamaya
770. Tameka
771. Tanis
772. Taregan
773. Tasunke
774. Tatanka
775. Tavibo
776. Tawodi
777. Tayen
778. Tekakwitha
779. Telutci
780. Tenskwatawa
781. Teyacapan
782. Thozet
783. Tibel
784. Tihkoosue
785. Tilki
786. Tocho
787. Tokala
788. Tolinka
789. Totsi
790. Tsiyi
791. Tsula
792. Tuketu
793. Tukvila
794. Tulki
795. Tumelo
796. Tupi
797. Tushpa
798. Tusti
799. Tuwa
800. Tyee
Werewolf names starting with a U
801. Uzumati
802. Ute
803. Unega
804. Utah
805. Ujiti
806. Uzoma
807. Ulani
808. Uvalo
809. Una
810. Uzara
811. Udan
812. Uhaloa
813. Ujala
814. Ukiah
815. Ulena
816. Ulno
817. Uloha
818. Umeko
819. Unalii
820. Undamo
821. Uneppo
822. Unika
823. Unole
824. Untamo
825. Upala
826. Uqalik
827. Uraco
828. Urasi
829. Urayo
830. Ureno
831. Urika
832. Urusla
833. Usdi
834. Usen
835. Ushi
836. Usko
837. Usoa
838. Uteha
839. Utina
840. Uziah
Werewolf name ideas starting with a V
841. Vadan
842. Vahana
843. Vaika
844. Vaino
845. Vakas
846. Valan
847. Valke
848. Vanop
849. Varan
850. Varen
851. Vaska
852. Vayu
853. Veca
854. Vedun
855. Vekan
856. Velan
857. Vena
858. Venan
859. Vendi
860. Veno
861. Venta
862. Veraun
863. Veren
864. Vero
865. Vesta
866. Veton
867. Vian
868. Vida
869. Vidan
870. Vikan
871. Vilan
872. Vilen
873. Vinan
874. Vinta
875. Vion
876. Vira
877. Vixen
878. Vizan
879. Voden
880. Votan
Werewolf names starting with a W
881. Wakiza
882. Wapi
883. Waska
884. Waukheon
885. Waya
886. Weayaya
887. Wenona
888. Wichado
889. Wichapi
890. Wicapi
891. Wihakayda
892. Wikimak
893. Wilanu
894. Winaugusconey
895. Winema
896. Wipala
897. Wisaka
898. Wiyaka
899. Wokaiya
900. Woyakin
901. Wuchopa
902. Wunand
903. Wuyi
904. Wyalusing
905. Wyome
906. Wyuna
907. Wachiwi
908. Waconda
909. Wahanassatta
910. Wahchinksapa
911. Wahchintonka
912. Waki
913. Wakinyan
914. Walika
915. Wamaka
916. Wambli
917. Wanageeska
918. Wanikiy
919. Wapi
920. Wapiti
Werewolf name ideas starting with an X
921. Xahani
922. Xakota
923. Xaloni
924. Xanoti
925. Xarani
926. Xasen
927. Xavay
928. Xayati
929. Xecoti
930. Xelani
931. Xenaki
932. Xeraya
933. Xeste
934. Xicalli
935. Xidani
936. Xilani
937. Ximena
938. Xinaco
939. Xitalli
940. Xiwan
941. Xiyalai
942. Xoan
943. Xochitl
944. Xolani
945. Xolotl
946. Xonani
947. Xopan
948. Xotec
949. Xsan
950. Xsara
951. Xsi
952. Xsolani
953. Xtal
954. Xuan
955. Xuni
956. Xurani
957. Xyani
958. Xyler
959. Xylon
960. Xyris
Werewolf names starting with a Y
961. Yaha
962. Yaholo
963. Yalen
964. Yana
965. Yanaba
966. Yansa
967. Yara
968. Yari
969. Yaro
970. Yas
971. Yata
972. Yavu
973. Yawa
974. Yayauh
975. Yeaga
976. Yenene
977. Yeo
978. Yesa
979. Yiska
980. Yoki
981. Yona
982. Yotimo
983. Yotka
984. Yowa
985. Yuchie
986. Yula
987. Yuma
988. Yunuen
989. Yuro
990. Yutu
991. Yuvika
992. Yuxa
993. Yuyi
994. Yvana
995. Yven
996. Yvoti
997. Ywahoo
998. Yxem
999. Yzana
1000. Yzumi
Werewolf name ideas starting with a Z
1001. Zaltana
1002. Zanobi
1003. Zarpa
1004. Zasha
1005. Zaytan
1006. Zecoya
1007. Zedaya
1008. Zelota
1009. Zemora
1010. Zenawa
1011. Zetli
1012. Zihna
1013. Zinali
1014. Zitkala
1015. Ziyal
1016. Zokata
1017. Zolika
1018. Zonta
1019. Zopilote
1020. Zotom
1021. Zoyala
1022. Zuni
1023. Zura
1024. Zyanya
1025. Zynoa
1026. Zalika
1027. Zamora
1028. Zaneta
1029. Zarek
1030. Zavala
1031. Zef
1032. Zeloso
1033. Zenon
1034. Zepan
1035. Zerada
1036. Zihara
1037. Zinon
1038. Ziracuny
1039. Zivon
1040. Zolton
Conclusion
This expansive list of 999+ werewolf names, from the noble wolf to the only female werewolf, from the realms of Greek and Norse mythology to the tales of modern-day heroes like Scott McCall and Remus Lupin, offers a reservoir of inspiration.
Whether your story dances in the twilight between worlds or stands firm in Native American folklore, these names are the first step in bringing your werewolf characters to life.
They are not just labels, but gateways to stories untold, embodying strength, wisdom, and the wild nature of the werewolf itself.
So, as you write the adventures of your next protagonist, let these names guide you through the forests of your imagination, where every howl echoes the depth of your story and every character, from the peaceful wolf to the fearsome alpha, becomes a legend in their own right.
Frequently Asked Questions About Werewolf Names (FAQs)
What are some popular werewolf names?
Male Werewolf Names: Fenrir Greyback, Remus Lupin, Jacob, Scott McCall, Tyler Lockwood, David Kessler.
Female Werewolf Names: The concept of a "she wolf" or "female werewolf" is rarer but equally fascinating. Names like Selene (from Underworld), Vivian (from Blood and Chocolate), and Elena Michaels blend strength and mystery.
How can I name a female werewolf character?
When naming a female werewolf, or "she wolf," consider names that embody werewolves' dual nature—mixing human elegance with their wild and untamed essence.
Names like Luna (moon), Sköll (a wolf from Norse mythology that chases the sun), or Artemis (goddess of the hunt in Greek mythology) can be fitting.
Can werewolf names have meanings related to nature or mythology?
Absolutely! Many werewolf names are derived from ancient legends, nature, or mythology, reflecting their connection to the moon, hunting, and transformation. For example:
Fenrir (Norse mythology): A monstrous wolf symbolizing raw strength.
Lupa (Roman mythology): The she-wolf who nurtured Romulus and Remus, founders of Rome.
What about unique werewolf names that are only sometimes used?
Creating a unique werewolf name can involve combining elements that reflect the character's traits, such as strength, nobility, or mystical background. For instance:
Lyall (Old Norse origin, meaning "wolf")
Adalwolfa (German origin, meaning "noble wolf")
Rafe (meaning "counsel of the wolf" in German)
How can I use werewolf names from TV shows or movies in my work?
When inspired by names from TV shows like Teen Wolf (Scott McCall) or movies (David Kessler in An American Werewolf in London), consider how these characters' traits and arcs resonate with your creation.
You might want to avoid copying a name directly but could adapt similar themes or sounds to fit your story's context.
Are there any tips for creating werewolf names that fit within specific cultures?
Werewolf names can be deeply influenced by the culture you're portraying. For example:
Native American inspired: Names that reflect the spirit of wolves or the natural world.
Norse/Greek mythology: Choosing names connected to legends of wolves or transformation.
What if my werewolf character is more of a protagonist or a noble figure?
Names for protagonist or noble werewolf characters should carry a sense of heroism, leadership, or mystery.
Consider the meanings behind the names that signify leadership (Alpha), wisdom (Sage), or protector (Guardian). Characters like Scott McCall and Remus Lupin serve as good examples.
Can I use a werewolf name generator?
Yes, a werewolf name generator can be a fun tool for getting the creative juices flowing. It can provide various names, from traditional and mythological to completely original.
However, for a more personalized touch, consider tweaking these generated names to suit your character's backstory and personality better.
Any advice on naming a werewolf character for a more modern setting?
In contemporary settings, werewolf names might blend human names with subtle nods to their wolf nature.
Consider names that sound good in the human world but carry hidden meanings or connections to the moon, transformation, or the wild—such as Luna, Remus, or Hunter.
