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300+ Epic Hunter Names for Every Adventure!

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Hunting can be intricate, from tracking creatures through dense woods to taking down fierce enemies online—names can be essential. They symbolize trust between hunters and their companions and how close these two parties have become.

Names can capture the essence of any character, game avatar or even real-life companion by giving them personality beyond mere labels. The right name can convey strength, skill and a deep relationship to nature while striking a balance between humor and prowess, drawing from mythology or fiction for inspiration.

Parents naming their children after iconic figures to those engaging in unbridled adventures will find this list of over 300 hunter names featuring courage, intelligence and agility indispensable for making any story come alive—perfect for making your next character or companion stand out in any narrative.

Female Hunter Names

names for hunters

Imagine names full of strength and mystery—perfect for tales of daring adventure or to signal their wild heart’s call! They are more than names; they leave a legacy. Exciting, right?

  1. Aeliana Stone
  2. Thornea Blackwood
  3. Selene Nightshade
  4. Elira Frostfang
  5. Kaela Ashthorn
  6. Nara Shadowstrike
  7. Ilyana Darkwhisper
  8. Vespera Stormrider
  9. Lyra Ravenshadow
  10. Zara Ironclaw
  11. Faelan Moonshadow
  12. Briella Thundershield
  13. Avara Bloodwind
  14. Kaila Frostbite
  15. Taryn Wildheart
  16. Elysia Emberstrike
  17. Maelis Stormfang
  18. Arwen Wolfbane
  19. Leandra Nightwolf
  20. Shara Stormsong
  21. Brynna Ironfoot
  22. Thalia Duskfire
  23. Sariella Blackthorn
  24. Kiera Swiftwind
  25. Calista Firefang
  26. Orla Dawnbringer
  27. Mariska Wolfstorm
  28. Vala Darkthorn
  29. Freya Windrider
  30. Ysella Frostheart
  31. Iva Firewatcher
  32. Riona Nightflame
  33. Zinnia Shadowfang
  34. Elowen Stormwhisper
  35. Aeris Moonfire
  36. Sable Thunderfoot
  37. Liora Redstrike
  38. Isolde Hawkshadow
  39. Talia Starhunter
  40. Elira Sunblade
  41. Amara Iceveil
  42. Riva Stoneclaw
  43. Kaelen Wolfmist
  44. Mirella Nightshade
  45. Nyx Swiftclaw
  46. Sylvana Bloodstone
  47. Avalyn Ghoststrike
  48. Ondine Silverfang
  49. Thessa Stoneheart
  50. Eira Swiftfire

Male Hunter Names

  1. Thorne Ironwood
  2. Kaelen Nightshade
  3. Dorian Stormrider
  4. Eryk Wolfbane
  5. Garrick Blackthorn
  6. Falkor Wildheart
  7. Ronan Stoneclaw
  8. Alaric Thunderstrike
  9. Aric Frostfang
  10. Varen Shadowhawk
  11. Draven Steelwind
  12. Kael Bloodtracker
  13. Jarek Nightflame
  14. Branor Ironfoot
  15. Darian Swiftstrike
  16. Talon Darkclaw
  17. Oren Stormfang
  18. Rurik Shadowhunter
  19. Ulric Frostbite
  20. Arvid Ghostwalker
  21. Rolf Silverwolf
  22. Jorin Stormblade
  23. Kaden Blackfang
  24. Soren Windrider
  25. Magnus Redwind
  26. Fenrik Wolfshadow
  27. Torin Nightwhisper
  28. Ashlan Emberclaw
  29. Hadrian Frostwhisper
  30. Raelen Wildwolf
  31. Orin Darkthorn
  32. Caden Thunderclaw
  33. Veldar Swiftfoot
  34. Galen Stonefang
  35. Tarek Stormhunter
  36. Eamon Nightwind
  37. Falken Ironhart
  38. Roran Iceclaw
  39. Theron Firestreak
  40. Briar Shadowclaw
  41. Dragan Blackstrike
  42. Korran Hawkthorn
  43. Jovan Windshadow
  44. Nils Bloodfang
  45. Kieran Frostmark
  46. Aldric Nightstrike
  47. Thorin Ironfang
  48. Brogan Ashshadow
  49. Brenar Stormwatch
  50. Varek Moonshadow

Names That Mean Hunter

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Searching for names that mean ‘hunter’ brings forth diverse, vibrant options. Each captures tales of pursuit and prowess reminiscent of adventure—truly reflecting its inherent thrill! What’s in a name? Everything, truly!

  1. Aala: She who hunts (United States)
  2. Abnoba: Goddess of the hunt (Celtic)
  3. Acetaeon: First human sacrifice, hunter (Greek)
  4. Afsat: God of hunting, birds, and animals (Georgian)
  5. Aife: Warrior with hunting skills (Celtic)
  6. Airmed: Goddess of foraging and hunting (Celtic)
  7. Alcyone: Kingfisher (Greek)
  8. Alessia: Hunter (Italy)
  9. Andromache: Man battler, wife of Hector (Greek)
  10. Annie: Full of grace, sharpshooter (Hebrew)
  11. Apollo: God of archery, poetry, and sunlight (Greek)
  12. Arduinna: Goddess of forests and hunting (Roman)
  13. Artemis: Goddess of hunting (Greek)
  14. Atalanta: Agile huntress (Greek)
  15. Aurora: Roman goddess of dawn (Roman)
  16. Auryon: Hunter (American)
  17. Belisama: Goddess of the hunt (Norse)
  18. Bendis: Goddess of moon and hunt (Thracian)
  19. Brenda: Blade of the sword (Norse)
  20. Brielle: Hunting ground (French)
  21. Britomartis: Goddess of mountains and hunting (Greek)
  22. Camilla: Tomboy, lover of hunting (Shakespeare/Latin)
  23. Chase: To hunt down (French)
  24. Chasen: Huntsman (French/Hebrew)
  25. Chiron: Greek centaur, trained in hunting (Greek)
  26. Cynthia: Alias for Artemis, goddess of hunting (Greek)
  27. Cyrene: Fierce huntress (Greek)
  28. Cocidius: God of war and hunting (Celtic)
  29. Colt: Young horse or gun used in hunting (English)
  30. Connor: Master of hounds, hunter (Celtic)
  31. Dali: Goddess of hoofed animals (Georgian)
  32. Davy: Sharpshooter, Davy Crockett (Hebrew)
  33. Di: Short for Diana, goddess of hunting (Latin/Greek)
  34. Diana: Goddess of hunting and forests (Roman/Greek)
  35. Diane: Variation of Diana, goddess of the moon and hunting (Latin/Greek)
  36. Divana: Goddess of nature and hunting (Polish)
  37. Draven: To hunt (Old English)
  38. Eros: God of love and hunting (Greek)
  39. Esau: Man of the field, hunter (Hebrew)
  40. Enda: Like a bird, predator (Irish)
  41. Fianna: Warrior huntress (Irish)
  42. Firas: Lion, fierce hunter (Arabic)
  43. Fowler: Bird hunter (English)
  44. Fred: Peace, archer (Short for Alfred) (German)
  45. Flidais: Goddess of the hunt (Egyptian)
  46. Gahiji: Hunter (Egyptian)
  47. Grosvenor: Great hunter (French)
  48. Guinevere: Queen and hunting companion (French)
  49. Holter: Hunter or fisherman (French)
  50. Huntington: Hunter’s settlement (UK)
  51. Ivar: Archer, bow warrior (Scandinavian)
  52. Jaeger: Best hunter (German)
  53. Jameka: Hunter, loyal (African)
  54. Kanati: Cherokee teacher of hunting (Cherokee)
  55. Kainda: Hunter’s daughter (African)
  56. Katniss: Sharpshooter from The Hunger Games (Greek)
  57. Kenzleigh: Spirit Hunter (English)
  58. Lara: Treasure hunter and warrior (Russian/Greek)
  59. Lelantos: Greek titan of hunting (Greek)
  60. Leo: Lion, fierce hunter (Latin)
  61. Makaya: One who hunts eagles (Native American)
  62. Merida: Archery skills, huntress (Latin)
  63. Neith: Goddess of war and hunting (Egyptian)
  64. Niabi: Fawn spared by the hunter (Native American)
  65. Nimrod: Great hunter (Hebrew)
  66. Oden: Variant of Odin, god of hunting (Norse)
  67. Odysseus: Mythical hunter (Greek/Roman)
  68. Orion: Hunter’s constellation (Greek)
  69. Pakhet: Goddess of the hunt (Egyptian)
  70. Rudra: Storm, the hunt (Indian)
  71. Sidon: Hunting and fishing (Hebrew)
  72. Sedna: Goddess of the sea and hunting (Inuit)
  73. Sylvanas: Chief huntress (Gaming/World of Warcraft)
  74. Teresa: Huntress (Greek)
  75. Tessa: Hunter (Greek)
  76. Theron: Hunter, pursuer (Greek)
  77. Thimba: Lion hunter (Swahili)
  78. Todd: Fox hunter (English)
  79. Trapper: Animal trapper (English)
  80. Tyoma: God of hunting and childbirth (Russian)
  81. Valda: Co-leader of the hunt (Mythology)
  82. Venatrix: Hunter (Latin)
  83. Winda: Hunter (Swahili)
  84. Zada: Fortunate, hunter (Arabic)
  85. Zambadi: Hunter (Arabic)
  86. Zarola: Hunter or huntress (Muslim)
  87. Wallace: Hunter, surname (Welsh)
  88. Washington: Hunter, U.S. president (English)
  89. Wepwawet: God of hunting and war (Egyptian)
  90. Wesson: Firearms brand used by hunters (English)
  91. Woodman: Hunter (English)
  92. Wylder: Adventurer, hunter (German)

Cool Hunter Names

  1. Azrael Nightstrike
  2. Vesper Ravenshadow
  3. Calix Thunderfury
  4. Lyra Wolfbane
  5. Lucian Emberthorn
  6. Caelan Bloodshadow
  7. Ivor Stormhunter
  8. Selene Nightwraith
  9. Kaelen Darkfire
  10. Quinn Ironclaw
  11. Drystan Wildhart
  12. Mira Deathwhisper
  13. Dante Windrider
  14. Elysia Steelbane
  15. Kellen Frostfang
  16. Thalric Shadowveil
  17. Rhea Dawnstrider
  18. Fenwick Grimfang
  19. Isolde Ghostwalker
  20. Aeron Nightbreaker

Famous Hunter Names

  1. Davy Crockett – American frontiersman, soldier, and folk hero known for his hunting skills.
  2. Daniel Boone – Legendary American explorer and hunter who was instrumental in the westward expansion.
  3. Ernest Hemingway – Famous American author known for his big-game hunting adventures.
  4. William “Buffalo Bill” Cody – A legendary figure of the American Wild West, famous for hunting buffalo.
  5. Ted Nugent – Rock musician and outspoken hunter known for his advocacy of hunting and conservation.
  6. Jim Corbett – British hunter turned conservationist famous for hunting man-eating tigers in India.
  7. Chingachgook – A Native American warrior and skilled hunter featured in The Last of the Mohicans.
  8. Odysseus – Greek hero from The Odyssey, skilled in hunting and archery.
  9. Artemis – Greek goddess of the hunt, often depicted with a bow and arrows.
  10. Orion – A giant hunter in Greek mythology, represented by the constellation named after him.
  11. Aesop – Famous for fables, and in some versions, he is portrayed as a hunter in his stories.
  12. Mowgli – The jungle boy from The Jungle Book, raised by wolves and learned hunting.
  13. Katniss Everdeen, a skilled archer and hunter, is the protagonist of The Hunger Games.
  14. Legolas – Elven archer from The Lord of the Rings, skilled in hunting and archery.
  15. Ricky Bobby – Character from Talladega Nights, known for humorous hunting situations.
  16. Fennel – Fictional character from Fennel the Hunter, an iconic figure in adventure literature.
  17. Robin Hood – Legendary English folk hero and outlaw, skilled in archery and hunting in Sherwood Forest.
  18. Babe Ruth – Famous baseball player, known for his love of hunting.
  19. Bear Grylls – British adventurer, survivalist, and hunter known for his TV show Man vs. Wild.
  20. Steve Irwin – The “Crocodile Hunter,” known for his wildlife conservation work and adventurous spirit.

Bounty Hunter Names

  1. Boba Fett – A legendary Star Wars bounty hunter known for his distinctive Mandalorian armor.
  2. Cad Bane – A ruthless and skilled bounty hunter from Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
  3. Jango Fett – The father of Boba Fett, a skilled bounty hunter in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones.
  4. Deadpool (Wade Wilson) – Though more of an anti-hero, Deadpool takes on various bounty hunter roles in his comic and film appearances.
  5. Samus Aran – A bounty hunter and the protagonist of the Metroid video game series.
  6. Raylan Givens – The U.S. Marshal turned bounty hunter in the TV show Justified.
  7. Mossad (Miriam Gittleson) – A skilled bounty hunter in the The Hunt series.
  8. Rico Rodriguez – The protagonist of the Just Cause video game series, known for hunting down criminals.
  9. Spike Spiegel – The laid-back yet skilled bounty hunter from the anime series Cowboy Bebop.
  10. Fennec Shand – A deadly assassin and bounty hunter from The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett.
  11. Jonah Hex – A gun-slinging bounty hunter from the DC Comics universe, often seen in the Jonah Hex series.
  12. The Mandalorian (Din Djarin) – The protagonist of The Mandalorian, a bounty hunter in the Star Wars universe.
  13. Daredevil (Matt Murdock) – While he is more commonly known as a vigilante superhero, Daredevil sometimes takes on bounty-hunting roles in various storylines.
  14. Elektra Natchios – A deadly assassin who occasionally serves as a bounty hunter in the Marvel Universe.
  15. The Punisher (Frank Castle) – A former Marine turned vigilante who has hunted down many criminals and acts as a bounty hunter in certain story arcs.
  16. Han Solo – A former smuggler turned bounty hunter, mainly known for working with Chewbacca in the Star Wars series.
  17. Zoe Washburne – From Firefly, Zoe has the skills and experience of a bounty hunter, though she’s primarily a soldier.
  18. Nick Fury – Though better known for leading the Avengers, Nick Fury has sometimes been depicted taking on bounty hunter roles in Marvel Comics.
  19. Xena – From Xena: Warrior Princess, Xena is a skilled warrior who frequently takes on bounty hunting and mercenary work.
  20. Balthier is a charming sky pirate and bounty hunter from the Final Fantasy XII video game.
  21. Django – In Django Unchained, Django is a formerly enslaved person who becomes a bounty hunter in the American South.
  22. Chirrut Îmwe – A character in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, skilled in combat and bounty hunting despite being a blind warrior monk.
  23. Maverick – The protagonist in Maverick is a Wild West bounty hunter played by Mel Gibson.
  24. Vash the Stampede – The “Humanoid Typhoon” and a bounty target in the anime Trigun, who bounty hunters constantly hunt.
  25. Jack Slater – From Last Action Hero, a detective and bounty hunter known for taking on large cases.
  26. Lola (from Cowboy Bebop) – A bounty hunter from Cowboy Bebop, known for her chaotic and fun character.
  27. Mace Windu – A Jedi Master in the Star Wars universe sometimes takes on a bounty-hunting role when he’s not performing Jedi duties.
  28. Tarrant Hightopp (Mad Hatter) – In the Alice in Wonderland series, there are versions where Mad Hatter acts like a bounty hunter.
  29. The A-Team – A team of former soldiers turned bounty hunters known for helping the oppressed and capturing criminals in the classic series The A-Team.
  30. Frankie (from The Umbrella Academy) – A bounty hunter and criminal underworld figure in the Netflix series The Umbrella Academy.

Monster Hunter Names

  1. Rathalos Slayer
  2. Garron
  3. Huntress Aria
  4. Jade Fang
  5. Thornclaw
  6. Basiliskbane
  7. Merrick Stormblade
  8. Nyssa Darkfang
  9. Korrak Ironfist
  10. Ashenstrike
  11. Vera Stormshard
  12. Thalrax the Beastslayer
  13. Kara Beastbane
  14. Zerath Bloodhunter
  15. Eldric Frostfang
  16. Ravenna Ironclaw
  17. Sylas the Hunter
  18. Frosthorn
  19. Luna Shadowbane
  20. Drakol the Savage

Vampire Hunter Names

  1. Alistair Nightshade
  2. Selene Bloodthorn
  3. Dante Blackwood
  4. Isabella Vane
  5. Victor Graves
  6. Raven Darkheart
  7. Seraphine Thorn
  8. Lucian Wolfbane
  9. Evelyn Cross
  10. Damien Shadowhunter
  11. Cassandra Nightfall
  12. Thorne Frost
  13. Gabriel Silverlight
  14. Katherine Draven
  15. Drake Thornblade
  16. Lilith Nightstalker
  17. Viktor Duskwood
  18. Aurora Sunfire
  19. Jaxon Stormcaller
  20. Vanessa Ravenshade

Demon Hunter Names

  1. Azrael Darkflame
  2. Lilith Dreadshade
  3. Varion Hellstrike
  4. Ravenna Soulrender
  5. Kael Bloodthorn
  6. Dante Shadowblade
  7. Seraphim Nightbane
  8. Zara Demonbane
  9. Lucian Infernoheart
  10. Morwen Blackveil
  11. Thorne Hellraiser
  12. Aurelia Doombringer
  13. Vesper Shadowhunter
  14. Draken Fireborn
  15. Selene Grimthorn
  16. Valeria Darkfang
  17. Korran Deathwhisper
  18. Malachai Soulpiercer
  19. Erebus Blackflame
  20. Jareth Voidcaller

Hunter Naming Tips

Here are some tips and suggestions for the best name ideas:

1. Hunter Names Generator:

Generate names online quickly, effortlessly, and conveniently. These tools offer both conventional and creative names you can use directly and as inspiration to create your own.

2. Take Inspiration From Nature:

Hunters have deep ties with nature. Consider names that draw upon elements found within it: animals or natural phenomena can all inspire; for example, “Hawk”, “Forest”, and “River” all help create an earthy aesthetic that speaks volumes!

3. Use Mythological References:

Hunters featured in stories and games are often legendary figures who inspire respect from audiences; looking towards mythology for names with weighty histories like Artemis or Orion can evoke feelings of timeless prowess and timeless adventure.

Conclusion: Names for Hunters

Exploring over 300 hunter names opens a world of possibilities, each bearing its own special meaning and significance. Ranging from mythological inspirations to natural splendor, finding an appropriate name will connect your character’s adventurous spirit to every quest made memorable by it!