Names That Mean Fox
Names that mean fox include Fox, Todd, Reynard, Voss, Zorro, Volpe, Kitsune, Tilki, Tsula and Shual. Todd, Fox and Voss are the easiest to use in English. Reynard, Zorro and Volpe are direct translations from French, Spanish and Italian.
Boy Names
- Fox: English, “fox”
- Todd or Tod: Middle English, “fox”
- Reynard: French, from the medieval fox hero
- Renard: French, “fox”
- Voss: Germanic, “fox”
- Zorro: Spanish, “fox”
- Volpe: Italian, “fox”
- Vulpes: Latin, “fox”
- Crimthann: Irish, “fox”
- Shual: Hebrew, “fox”
- Tilki: Turkish, “fox”
Girl Names
- Vixen: English, a female fox
- Zorra: Spanish, a female fox
- Shualit: Hebrew, a female fox
- Liska: Slavic, “fox”
- Lisitsa: Slavic, “female fox”
- Inola: Cherokee, “black fox”
- Tsula: Cherokee, “fox”
- Kitsune: Japanese, “fox”
- Fiona: not a fox name, though it is often confused with the Irish word sionnach
Unisex Names
- Fox
- Kit: a young fox is called a kit
- Fennec: the small desert fox
- Tsula: Cherokee, “fox”
- Rubah: Persian, “fox”
- Kitsune: Japanese, “fox”
English Names
- Fox
- Todd: from Middle English tod, “fox”
- Tod
- Foxton: “fox town”
- Foxen: occupational surname meaning “fox”
- Kit: a young fox
- Vixen
French and Latin
- Renard: French, “fox”
- Reynard: the sly fox of medieval fables
- Vulpes: Latin, “fox”
- Vulpine: an English word meaning fox-like
Spanish and Italian
- Zorro: Spanish, “fox”
- Zorra: Spanish, a female fox
- Volpe: Italian, “fox”
- Raposo: Portuguese, “fox”
Germanic Names
- Voss: “fox”
- Vos: Dutch, “fox”
- Fuchs: German, “fox”
These work more often as middle names or surnames than as first names.
Irish and Celtic
- Crimthann: “fox,” borne by several legendary Irish kings
- Criofan: the modern Irish form
- Sionnach: Irish word for fox, from which the surname Fox often comes
Cherokee and Native American
- Tsula: Cherokee, “fox”
- Inali: Cherokee, “black fox”
- Enoli: Cherokee, “black fox”
- Inola: Cherokee, “black fox”
- Waagosh: Ojibwe, “fox”
These names belong to living cultures, so learn the correct pronunciation and background before using one.
Hebrew and Arabic
| Name | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Shual | Hebrew | Fox |
| Shualit | Hebrew | Female fox |
| Thalab | Arabic | Fox |
| Rubah | Persian | Fox |
| Tilki | Turkish | Fox |
Urdu Notes
Fox names are rare in Pakistan. The Urdu word for fox is lomri, but it is not used as a name.
If you want an Urdu friendly option, Thalab (Arabic) and Rubah (Persian) are real names. The fox is not a common naming symbol in South Asian culture, so people may be unfamiliar with them.
Japanese and East Asian
- Kitsune: Japanese, “fox”
- Inari: the Shinto kami linked with foxes, not a direct fox name
- Hu: Chinese, “fox”
- Huli: Chinese, “fox”
Mythology Names
Foxes appear in folklore across the world as clever or magical creatures.
- Kitsune: Japanese fox spirit
- Huli Jing: Chinese fox spirit
- Kumiho: Korean nine tailed fox
- Reynard: medieval European trickster fox
- Inari: Japanese god of rice, with foxes as messengers
Fox Related Names
These names fit the fox spirit without literally meaning fox.
- Rusty: for fox colored hair
- Ember: a warm orange glow
- Copper
- Russet
- Sly: a bold word name
Short Names
- Fox
- Kit
- Tod
- Hu
- Voss
- Rubah
- Tsula
How to Choose
- Pick the angle. Some names mean fox directly, while others only suggest cleverness or red hair.
- Check the origin. Many online lists add names that only look fox related, so confirm the meaning.
- Think about culture. Names from living cultures such as Cherokee or Ojibwe deserve respect and correct pronunciation.
- Say it with your surname. Short names like Fox and Kit work well with long surnames.
- Watch for puns. Fox Fox or Todd Fox sounds repetitive, so test the full name.
FAQs
What name means fox?
Fox, Todd and Reynard are the most familiar names meaning fox. Voss, Zorro and Volpe are direct translations in other languages.
Does Todd mean fox?
Yes. Todd comes from the Middle English word tod, which means fox.
What is a girl name that means fox?
Vixen, Zorra, Liska and Shualit all mean a female fox. Inola and Tsula are Cherokee girl names tied to the fox.
What is a boy name that means fox?
Fox, Todd, Reynard, Voss and Crimthann are good options. Shual is a short Hebrew choice.
What Japanese name means fox?
Kitsune is the Japanese word for fox. It is rarely used as a given name but is well known from folklore.
What is a unique name that means fox?
Crimthann from Irish, Waagosh from Ojibwe and Fennec from the desert fox are uncommon. Each has a clear link to the fox.