Names That Mean Protection

Intriguing short form of Guilherme, heard in Portugal and Brazil. Guion Bluford was the first African American to go to space.

Scottish surname-turned-nickname from William or its female equivalents. Wilkie has ranked for girls just a handful of times since US baby name records began.

A sophisticated surname derived from the Old English Wigmund, later Wymund, from Norse elements meaning "war" and "protection".

Variant of Walburga or Walpurgis. In German and Nordic folklore, Walpurgisnacht (St Walpurga's Night) is when witches and devils meet for revelry.

The modern Icelandic form of Guðmundr, an Old Norse name derived from gud, which meant both "good" and "god," and mund>, "protection." Guðmundur is currently a Top 10 boy name in Iceland.

Latinized form of a Germanic name, probably Waramunt. This was the name of a 5th-century king of Galicia. It was later the name of kings of Asturias and León, though their names are usually found in the Spanish form Bermudo.

Sometimes heard in Scotland, where its heyday was in the times of Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott, here we would prefer the Germanic version, Wilhelmina, brought into the spotlight by the conniving character on "Ugly Betty."

One of the names that spawned the use of Almond as a baby name. Almund has a pleasant sound, and this variation avoids (some of) the nut associations.

Derived from the Germanic elements adal, meaning "noble," and mund, "protection."

A top Icelandic name in the form Guðmundur. Gummi and Gvender are common nicknames.

An ancient Scandinavian name borne by a legendary Norse king. It's more commonly seen today in the form of Guðmundur, a top name in Iceland.

A common name in medieval times associated with a historical duchess of Normandy, sometimes referred to as Gunnor. Gunnora is derived from the Old Norse name Gunnvǫr, composed of the elements gunnr, meaning "battle," and one meaning "protection."

Variant of Walburga or Walpurga. In German and Nordic folklore, Walpurgisnacht (St Walpurgis' Night) is when witches and devils meet for revelry.

Žiga is a former Top 10 name in Slovenia, where it peaked at Number 3 in 2010.

A spiritual name with lots of gratitude. This is one of a number of religious word names that have seen more use since the year 2000.

Variant of Walburga, an ancient English saint's name.

Fashion icon and Vogue editor-in-chief Diana Vreeland adds an air of glamour to her distinctive Dutch surname. It would make a striking name for the daughter of a parent in the fashion industry.

Variant of Rosamund