Female Wolf Names
A good she-wolf name sounds wild but carries easily across a snowy field. Maybe it’s for a husky or malamute with a wolfish face, a wolfdog, a character in a story, or a fursona. The names below lean into what people love about female wolves: loyalty to the pack, fierce protection of their pups, and that silver-and-moonlight aesthetic.
We’ve rounded up 100+ female wolf names, from words that literally mean “she-wolf” to famous wolves of legend and film, plus names inspired by coat color, the night sky and the northern wilderness. Looking for males or a mixed pack? Head back to our main list of wolf names, or try husky names and werewolf names.
Names that mean “wolf” or “she-wolf”
The most on-the-nose choices: real names and words for a female wolf from languages around the world. See names that mean wolf for more.
| Name | Meaning | Language / origin |
|---|---|---|
| Ylva | She-wolf | Swedish, from Old Norse |
| Lupa | She-wolf | Latin |
| Louve | She-wolf | French |
| Loba | She-wolf | Spanish |
| Lobita | Little she-wolf | Spanish |
| Lupita | Pet form of Guadalupe, a name often linked to “wolf valley” | Spanish |
| Lykaina | She-wolf | Greek |
| Volchitsa | She-wolf | Russian |
| Vilkė | She-wolf | Lithuanian |
| Zeeva | She-wolf (from ze’ev, “wolf”) | Hebrew |
| Wolfhild | Wolf + battle | Old German |
| Adolpha | Noble wolf | Germanic |
| Rudolpha | Famous wolf | Germanic |
| Amaruq | Wolf | Inuktitut (unisex) |
| Tala | Often said to mean “wolf” | Popularly given as Native American |
| Ōkami | Wolf | Japanese |
| Ulfhildr | Wolf + battle | Old Norse |
Famous she-wolves from myth, books and film
Female wolves (and wolf-mothers) with real stories behind them.
| Name | Where she’s from | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
| Asena | Turkic legend: the she-wolf who mothered the ancestors of the Göktürks | Strong origin-story name |
| Leto | Greek myth: said to have taken wolf form before giving birth to Apollo and Artemis | Soft and classical |
| Luperca | Roman goddess identified with the she-wolf of Rome | Rare and regal |
| Raksha | Mother Wolf who adopts Mowgli in The Jungle Book | Fiercely protective mother |
| Moro | The giant wolf goddess in Princess Mononoke | Wise and powerful |
| Nymeria | Arya Stark’s direwolf in A Song of Ice and Fire | Wild and independent |
| Lady | Sansa Stark’s gentle direwolf | Elegant and sweet |
| Kiche | White Fang’s mother in Jack London’s novel | Literary and short |
| Amaterasu | Sun goddess who appears as a white wolf in the game Ōkami | Radiant and heroic |
| Kate | The alpha heroine of the film Alpha and Omega | Simple, confident |
| Lilly | Kate’s gentle sister in Alpha and Omega | Sweet and shy |
| Aleu | Balto’s wolfdog daughter in Balto II | Adventurous |
| Blue | Wolfdog in the anime Wolf’s Rain | Cool and modern |
| Mebh | Wolfwalker girl in the film Wolfwalkers | Irish and spirited |
| Angrboda | Norse giantess, mother of the wolf Fenrir | Dark and mythic |
She-wolf names by coat color
Gray wolves come in far more shades than gray: cream, tawny, black and nearly white Arctic coats.
| Name | Color it suits | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Snow | White or Arctic | Clean and classic |
| Ivory | Cream or white | Soft and elegant |
| Pearl | Pale, glossy coats | Vintage feel |
| Blanca | White | Spanish for “white” |
| Opal | Pale with shifting tones | Gemstone name |
| Silver | Silver-gray | Shimmery and bright |
| Sterling | Silver-gray | Refined, unisex |
| Dove | Soft gray | Gentle, peaceful |
| Misty | Smoky gray | Retro favorite |
| Sable | Dark brown-black | Luxurious fur name |
| Ebony | Black | Rich and bold |
| Raven | Black | Sleek and mysterious |
| Ember | Red or tawny | Warm and fiery |
| Sienna | Reddish-brown | Earthy Italian tone |
| Honey | Golden | Sweet for friendly wolves |
| Amber | Gold with amber eyes | Warm and glowing |
| Cinnamon | Red-brown | Spicy and fun |
| Tawny | Tan | Classic wolf color word |
Moon and night-sky names for a she-wolf
Nothing says wolf like a howl at the moon. Browse names that mean moon and names that mean night for dozens more.
| Name | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Luna | Moon | Latin |
| Selene | Moon; the Greek moon goddess | Greek |
| Artemis | Goddess of the hunt and the moon | Greek |
| Diana | Roman goddess of the hunt and moon | Latin |
| Nyx | Night; goddess of night | Greek |
| Mahina | Moon | Hawaiian |
| Nova | New; a suddenly bright star | Latin |
| Lunette | Little moon | French |
| Leila | Night | Arabic/Persian |
| Celeste | Heavenly | Latin |
| Stella | Star | Latin |
| Astra | Star | Greek/Latin |
| Aurora | Dawn; also the northern lights | Latin |
| Esther | Star | Persian |
| Hoshi | Star | Japanese |
| Tsuki | Moon | Japanese |
| Chandra | Moon | Sanskrit |
| Hecate | Goddess of crossroads and night | Greek |
Wilderness and winter names
Names pulled from the forests, mountains and tundra wolves call home.
| Name | Inspired by | Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Willow | The willow tree | Graceful |
| Aspen | Quaking aspen of the Rockies | Light and airy |
| Juniper | Evergreen shrub | Fresh and spunky |
| Hazel | The hazel tree | Warm, vintage |
| Fern | Forest fern | Gentle |
| Birch | White-barked birch forests | Crisp |
| Winter | The season | Cool and calm |
| Storm | Wild weather | Intense |
| Tempest | A violent storm | Dramatic |
| Blizzard | Snowstorm | Energetic |
| Frost | Ice crystals on a cold morning | Crisp and icy |
| Sierra | Mountain range (Spanish, “saw”) | Rugged |
| Neve | Snow (Italian) | Short and pretty |
| Sitka | Town and spruce of Alaska | Northern |
| Alaska | The state | Bold, adventurous |
| Tundra | Treeless Arctic plain | Rugged |
| Rain | Rain | Soft and moody |
| Sequoia | The giant redwood | Stately |
Fierce names for an alpha female
For the pack leader. For more, see female warrior names and badass girl dog names.
| Name | Meaning / source | Why it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Freya | Norse goddess of love and war | Queen of the pack |
| Skadi | Norse goddess of winter and the hunt | Snowy huntress |
| Sigrun | Victory rune; a Valkyrie | Battle-ready |
| Astrid | Divinely beautiful (Old Norse) | Nordic and strong |
| Brynhild | Armor + battle; a Valkyrie | Epic and bold |
| Valkyrie | Chooser of the slain | Dramatic |
| Athena | Greek goddess of wisdom and war | Strategic leader |
| Xena | Greek, “guest, stranger”; the warrior princess | Tough and memorable |
| Zara | Radiance, princess | Commanding |
| Kira | Often read as “leader” or “ray of sunlight” | Short and sharp |
| Rogue | Wanderer | Independent spirit |
| Sasha | Defender of men (from Alexandra) | Loyal protector |
| Tora | Tiger (Japanese); or from Thor (Norse) | Punchy |
| Rhea | Titaness, mother of the gods | Matriarch |
| Bellona | Roman goddess of war | Fearless |
How to choose a name for a female wolf
- Keep it to one or two syllables if the name is for a real dog or wolfdog; Ylva, Nyx and Lady are easier to call than Angrboda.
- Match the coat: a silver husky suits Silver or Luna, while a dark wolfdog wears Sable or Raven better.
- Borrow a “she-wolf” word from another language; Lupa, Louve and Loba are instantly wolfish but still feel like names.
- For fiction or role-play, pick a name with a backstory: Asena, Raksha and Moro each bring a myth or film with them.
- Say it next to the rest of your pack. Pair littermates by theme, like Luna and Selene, or Skadi and Freya.
Frequently asked questions
What is a female wolf called?
A female wolf is called a she-wolf. The mother that leads a pack alongside her mate is usually called the breeding female, often shortened to alpha female.
What name means she-wolf?
Ylva (Swedish), Lupa (Latin), Louve (French), Loba (Spanish), Lykaina (Greek) and Zeeva (Hebrew) all mean she-wolf.
What are good names for a female husky that looks like a wolf?
Luna, Nymeria, Aurora, Sitka, Snow and Ylva are popular with husky and malamute owners.
Who is the most famous she-wolf in legend?
The she-wolf who nursed Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome, is the best known; the Turkic Asena is another famous wolf-mother.
What is a good name for a black female wolf?
Raven, Sable, Ebony and Nyx suit black wolves well.