Names That Mean Bold

Noaz

Hebrew

"bold"

A unique name with familiar sounds, Noaz may appeal to those who love Noah, Boaz, Ezra, and Azariah but also want something braver. Meaning "fearless, courageous, bold" from its Hebrew origins, one…

Sennett

English

"bold in victory"

New twist on Bennett. Mack Sennett was the early movie director known as the innovator of slapstick comedy.

Tybalt

Medieval form of Theobald

"from bold people"

Similar in sound to the French "Thibault", which is far more popular, Tybalt is best known as the bloodlustful and brawling cousin of Juliet in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet . Perhaps this…

Dinand

Short form of Ferdinand

"bold voyager"

Dinand is popular in the Netherlands thanks to a local singing sensation. Dinand is one of many Dutch short forms that come from the middle or end of a name -- think Bas for Sebastian or Hans from…

Bawden

Cornish, English

"bold friend"

An English surname and occasional first name deriving from the same root as Baldwin, "bold or brave friend".

Adventure

English word name

"an exciting experience or undertaking that is typically bold or risky"

A wild word name, associated with risk taking, thrill, discovery, and exploration, Adventure has yet to appear in the US stats, though in a recent year, Venture was chosen for 16 boys and Quest for…

Vivid

English from Latin

"bright, bold"

Nandor

Hungarian, Scandinavian

"bold voyager"

Interesting and energetic international form of Ferdinand.