Names That Mean Wolf

  1. Rudi
    • Origin:

      Variation of Rudy, German
    • Meaning:

      "famous wolf"
    • Description:

      Rudy has been heard as a feminine name before — most notably on Rudy Huxtable, the young girl on The Cosby Show. This spelling makes it a bit girlier, although it's occasionally used for boys as well.
  2. Esarosa
    • Origin:

      Comanche Native American
    • Meaning:

      "white wolf"
    • Description:

      More commonly a male given name, but Esarosa is used for girls as well and it is no wonder why — this name has lots of potential and nickname options galore.
  3. Theodulf
    • Origin:

      Germanic
    • Meaning:

      "people of the wolf"
    • Description:

      An unusual ancient Theo- name, borne by 8th century writer and bishop Theodulf of Orléans.
  4. Úlfur
    • Origin:

      Icelandic form of Ulf, Scandinavian
    • Meaning:

      "wolf"
    • Description:

      A Top 20 name in Iceland with a lupine meaning.
  5. Ingolf
    • Origin:

      Old Danish and Old Swedish
    • Meaning:

      "Ing's wolf"
  6. Snæúlfr
    • Origin:

      Old Norse
    • Meaning:

      "snow wolf"
  7. Sîktogeja
    • Origin:

      Nakoda
    • Meaning:

      "wolf"
  8. Bardou
    • Origin:

      Old English
    • Meaning:

      "ax-wielding wolf"
    • Description:

      Bardou is a bright-as-a-button name that despite its zippy, modern feel is actually as old as the earth.
  9. Úlfr
    • Origin:

      Old Norse
    • Meaning:

      "wolf"
  10. Ulfur
    • Origin:

      Icelandic variation of Ulf, Scandinavian
    • Meaning:

      "wolf"
    • Description:

      Úlfur is a top name in its native Iceland, although it isn't likely to travel outside the country.