Names That Mean Courageous
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Riley
English, Irish
"rye clearing; courageous"
Riley—an upbeat, friendly surname name—is red hot for girls and still going strong for boys. If you haven't been spending much time around babies recently, you may be surprised to learn that Riley is…
Riley
English, Irish
"rye clearing; courageous"
Riley -- one of the most popular unisex names -- is trendier now for girls though for boys it's a classic, ALWAYS ranking in the US Top 1000. In fact, after a decade of softening, Riley has recently…
Harding
English
"son of the courageous one"
For fans of Warren G. All two of them.
Reilly
Irish
"courageous"
Riley is the spelling of this lively Irish name most often picked for girls, but this version is occasionally used.
Reilly
Irish
"courageous"
This more elaborate but not unfamiliar spelling of Riley feels oddly more feminine. Designer and Beatle daughter Stella McCartney has a daughter named Reilley. Still, Reilly or more common Riley is…
Farrell
Irish
"courageous"
If you're looking for a pleasing namesake that's more modern than Darrell/Darryl, this would make an excellent choice. Farrell is an Anglicized form of the Irish Fergal, and was well used as a first…
Oz
Hebrew, English, Irish
"strength, powerful, courageous; god's warrior; deer friend"
While some may think of ruby slippers and a yellow brick road, Oz is a legitimate Hebrew name denoting power. An element in a number of names including Ozni, Oziel, and Ozias, it may also be used as…
Theobald
German
"courageous people"
This is one of the least known or used of the Theo names, quite possibly because of its last syllable. In Samuel Butler's 1903 novel The Way of All Flesh , there is a clergyman character named…
Thibault
French from German
"courageous people"
Pronounced TEE-bow, this version, which is also a very common surname in France, has a lot more charm than the name it derives from — Theobald. A variant spelling is Thibaut. Trivia tidbit:…
O'reilly
Irish
"son of the courageous one"
Reilly and Riley are hugely popular, but O'Reilly is still an up-and-comer.
Tadeios
Ethiopian, Amharic, variation of Thaddeus
"courageous"
If Theodore has lost its sparkle and Thaddeus feels a bit too serious, you may love the Ethiopian Tadeios. The Amharic version of Biblical Thaddeus has a fun and bouncy sound and comes with the cool…
Tib
English diminutive of Theobald, German
"courageous people"
Tib was a unisex nickname in the 13th century, used as a short form of Theobald and Isabel. As Theobald waned in popularity, it became far more associated with girls, so much so that Tib was a term…
Tibb
Variation of Tib, English
"courageous people"
In medieval times, Tibb and Tib were nicknames for Theobald, which also gave way to short forms Tebb and Tipp.
Braver
English word name
"more courageous"
If Brave isn't enough for you, you might try Braver, which has an even stronger meaning. Braver's -er ending gives it surname style.
Farrell
Irish
"courageous"
Farrell is usually considered a boy's name, though the soft sound of this Irish surname makes it perfectly appropriate for a girl, reminiscent of Farrah.
Kuvira
Hindi
"courageous woman"
A strong Indian name used for a character in the series The Legend of Korra .
Odeda
Hebrew
"courageous"
Virtually unknown in this country, has an interesting, rhythmic feel.
Valora
Latin, Esperanto
"courageous; valuable"
Valora may be one of several things: a femininization of word name Valor, celebrating bravery and strength; an Esperanto name meaning "valuable"; a spin on Valerie and Valeria, via the Valorie…
Abir
Hebrew
"strong, mighty, courageous"
Place-name of a settlement in Galilee in Israel.
Brainard
English
"courageous raven"
We can hear the kids teasing him from here.
