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This article was co-authored by Jessica Char and by wikiHow staff writer, Luke Smith, MFA. Jessica Char is a Cat and Dog Trainer, Behavior Consultant, and the Founder of Feline Engineering and Canine Engineering. She specializes in modifying challenging pet behavior problems, such as fear and aggression, using positive reinforcement training protocols. Jessica is a Certified Fear Free Trainer, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, and a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer. She is also a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants. Jessica received her BS and MS in Biomedical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis.
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Wolves are powerful, mysterious animals, so when you’re naming a wolf, your new dog, or a fictional character that takes inspiration from wolves, they’ll need a powerful and mysterious name, too! That’s why we’ve compiled a list of all the best wolf names taken from different languages, pop culture, and other wolf-related words. You can also check out our Wolf Nickname Generator for fast inspiration!
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Dog behaviorist Jessica Char says to choose a name that rolls off the tongue and that you don’t mind calling out in public. You could choose a cultural wolf name by using a word for “wolf” in another language, like Gayl (Armenian) or Blaidd (Welsh). Or, try a name from a book or movie, like Balto.
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