Names That Mean Combat
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Gonzalo
Origin:
Spanish from GermanMeaning:
"saved from combat"Description:
Popular among Hispanic parents, it explains the source of the nickname Gonzo.
- Ogive
Origin:
French variation of HedwigMeaning:
"combat"Description:
Ogive is a rare variation of the German name Hedwig which means combat or war. Ogive of Luxembourg was a notable bearer of this name; in geometry, an ogive is a pointed arch (similar to the top of a rocket). It is said that Ogive of Luxembourg's bust was the inspiration behind the shape name.
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