Meaning & Story
From the English word meaning the cry of a wolf or dog, or inspired by Howl's Moving Castle, suggesting wildness and magic.
Howl is a name with two equally compelling interpretations. It can evoke the untamed, primal cry of a wolf — the song of wild things under a full moon. Or it can reference Howl Pendragon, the dashing, dramatic wizard at the center of Diana Wynne Jones's beloved fantasy novel and Hayao Miyazaki's stunning film adaptation. Either way, it is a name of genuine power and magic. A pet named Howl has an air of mystery and a touch of the extraordinary.