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I have a pair of wolves that are referenced and have been “WOLF1” and “WOLF2” in my script for months now. Right now, they’re just mentioned in passing but who knows, maybe one day they’ll make an appearance as they become cannon. But, for right now, they need names!

If you’ve got a suggestion, feel free to throw it in the comments and I’ll put together a poll next week with the suggestions I think fit the story best, and aren’t too similar to other names (present and anyone showing up in the future.)

Rules to the wolf naming nomenclature:

#1 Single word names

Not looking for any compound word names (ie like Snowpaw or Coldwind.) Two reasons, I just don’t think wolves run into enough other wolves that they need more complex names to keep everyone straight. Second, no shade to Warrior Cats, but I don’t want to follow the same convention.

#2 Wolf/Predator related

I am open to plant centric names, but I don’t want to be too “prey” because most the prey animals are named for plants, ala Watership Down. Think about ‘active’ names wolves might earn, something they could be known for then called after.

#3 Nothing Anachronistic

Nothing a neolithic age wolf from the Black Hills/grasslands of South Dakota wouldn’t be tangentially aware of (ie, Razor or Bullet or Banana.)

Thanks, guys! I’m looking forward to your suggestions!

Comments

BiasMushroom721

I’d say Howl, and Tracker would be decent tribal wolf pack names.

Gloves Belanger

Sharp--both for pointy bits and also being clever?

Dhaka Yeena

Hmm I’m tempted to ask if we can know about more about their characters. But I think that might give away their roles in the story. Going off the top of my head I’d recommend using Howl and Dread just be be ominous

Karwood Bear

Gary and Larry ... and I'll see myself out now.

Tirosu

Weather related: Squall, Thunder, Frost, Sunbeam Natural features/colors: Crag, Flint, Sienna, Slate Actions: Sprint, Leap, Thrash, Chomp

Karly Gay

Fang is pretty simple. Ripper for someone who was particularly good at rending flesh from prey. Bite for someone with attitude problems. Stalker if they’re good at stalking prey. Lightning for someone who is fast and deadly.

Karly Gay

Maul for a particularly violent wolf who’s rather dominant.

AC

A few: Shade, Timber, Silver, Ash, Stalker, Raven, Boulder, Carrion, Beetle, Eclipse, Winter, Pine, Oak, Birch, Elk, Bear, Herder, Peat, Hunter, Tooth, Tendon, Bone, Wind, Storm, Hawk, Fly, Moon, Rip, Tear, Claw, Nightshade, Jaw, Rot, Drought.

Spain Fischer

I have a few! Caro (latin for carrion) Gnash Leer Worm Pierce

isnotafox

Rime, Hail, Bristle, Bur, Awn, Sprig, Sinew, Marrow, Rift, Sunder, Rive, Rend, Shrike, Shale, Pebble, Swale, Tangle.

Drew Maxwell

Briar, Bramble, and Thorn seems properly plant-y, unless you need something gentler. Brae would be neat for a larger wolf (as it means "hill")

AlbinoWolf

If any of them are missing part of an ear or tail, I like the name Notch.

Heather Jones

I always thought that Shard was a good wolf name.

Aen Riv

Sentry, Ravager, Rend, Flay, Fray, Griz, Lash, Firethorn, Nettle, Maul/Mauler, Cleave/Cleaver, Jag, Squall, Tempest, Storm, Flare, Spark, Blaze, Chaste, Tracker, Hound, Vorace, Craver

Jay Enfield

IMO, wolves of this setting would want to choose names for their pups that would project speed, endurance, and bravery, with perhaps a dash of mysticism or wit stirred in. To that end, I suggest Sirocco and Aurora

Marcwolf

Striker, Stalker, Sneaker,

Tori Sol

Bone, Chase, Tracker, Glint, Brush, Wanderer, Bolt, Keen, and Edge are some off the top of my head.

Art by Amocin

Clever and Strong Brain and Brawn Hallow and Faith Swift and Bolder

Torakhan

Shadowwalker and Sunstrider

Wyn Bird

Sieve (narrow space in whitewater that forces water up and creates pressure/turbulence, can trap things under it) Sift (similarly, a fallen object like a log gets trapped and forces water under it, creates drag, a dangerous thing to get trapped under which can be difficult to escape) Shear Squall Derecho (storm systems) Cross Graupel (soft hail) Rime (frozen fog) Hoar (type of frost)

Dood

My one name suggestion is Nettle. From the plant Stinging Nettle. Puppies always have such sharp little teeth! Maybe they got the name from when they were a teething pup. :)

Rheanna

Bright (as in clever), Keen, Prowl, Chatter, Dash, Spring (as in “to jump”)

Sebasxian10

Tattle, Rattle, Whim, Vigor, Clash, Thrash, Gouge, Rip, Yip, Blaze, Blister, Trill, Shriek, Bay, Pivot

Crystal

Bone, Bird, Raven, Wind, River, Rock, Thorn, Moon, Sun, Star, Rain, Flash, Heart

Cboski2

Lupin or Lupis; Fischer, Dakota?

Libras250

Shear, Storm, Rip, Fell, Claw, Boulder

Pantera

Sharp, Thorn, Thistle, Storm

Felidae

Thunder, Flash, Fang/Claw, Crow/Raven,

Teagan Gavet

Sirocco is such a cool word/name and I'd never heard it! Thank you for a new word! I would absolutely use it if it wasn't very Mediterranean specific. Alas, at least know somewhere out there in the world of Oren's Forge is an Apennine wolf with that name.

Jay Enfield

If region specificity is a factor, you may find the name "Derecho" to be a very similar theme with a more North American Plains bent to it. I think some others have suggested it as well.