Names That Mean Bow
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Evander
Scottish; Greek
"bow warrior; strong man"
Evander is a name that could build on the popularity of shorter form Evan, and could work and play well with schoolmates like Zander and Xander. Evander was prominent in Greek and Roman mythology: in…
Boden
English or German surname, variation of Beauden, French
"hill shaped like a bow; floor; beautiful"
Boden is most often inspired by the clothing catalog of the same name, and it feels like an appropriate first name for boys because of its stylish two-syllable -n ending rhythm, a la Logan, Mason,…
Roa
Spanish and Catalan surname
"arched wood that forms a bow"
This Catalan and Spanish surname is derived from the Spanish word "rueda" from the Latin "rota," meaning "arched wood that forms a bow."
Iivari
Finnish
"bow warrior"
The Finnish form of Ivar or Ivor, borne by ice hockey player Iivari Räsänen and several other Finnish sports stars.
Iobhar
Irish, Gaelic
"yew or bow warrior"
Irish spelling of Ivor
Bowden
English
"bow hill"
An English surname and place name, typically referring to someone who lives by or at the top of a hill, Bowden has similar sounds to other popular choices like Bodhi and Brody, or to Rowdy and Howie,…
Bogi
Old Norse
"bow"
This Old Norse name — perhaps ideal for a Sagittarius child — is mostly used in modern Iceland and the Faroe Islands.
Poloma
Choctaw, Native American
"bow"
Although it looks and sounds like the Spanish name Paloma, meaning "dove," Poloma has Native American origins from the Choctaw tribe.
