Names That Mean Fighting

Classified as an early beauty, Zelda has long and often been used as such for characters in books and films. Since 1986, Zelda has been a prime Nintendo name, as in the Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.

Rarely used until the 90s, Payton rose up the charts when it was popularized by the football star, Peyton Manning, and, interestingly, by the character of "Peyton Flanders", the villainess of the 1992 film, The Hand That Rocks The Cradle.

Once an obscure, surname-inspired option, Payton (and Peyton) hiked up the charts back in the 90s, likely inspired by the football star Peyton Manning.

Part of the wave of virtuous word names that has appeared in the 21st century, Truce has a harmonious meaning... and could be a way to update Bruce.

Last-name-first-name with a romantic but dangerous edge.

Sambor is the name of several ancient royals in Pomerania — a region split between current day Germany and Poland.

Cute and quirky Zeldy adds some extra zip to Zelda — which is making its way back up the charts after decades out of the Top 1000.