Names That Mean Courage
Single page list
The names
Vernados
Greek from German
"courage of the bear"
Rhythmic and powerful, if you don't mind the nickname Vern.
Himmat
Indian, Sanskrit, Punjabi, Sikh
"courage, dare"
An Indian boy's name with a strong meaning, Himmat also entered the England and Wales Top 1000 in 2023 and again in 2025. Appearing in a 1996 Hindi spy movie, some of its more recent popularity could…
Brave
English word name
"showing courage"
A striking word name for either gender. It's a safer choice when used as a middle name. Sixteen baby girls were named Brave in the US last year, the same number as were named Breezy.
Dhriti
Hindi
"courage"
Dhriti is a Hindi name used especially in Nepal for both girls and boys. English speakers have trouble with three consonants (or three vowels, for that matter) in a row, so this may prove challenging.
Móeiður
Icelandic from Old Norse
"bright courage"
The Icelandic variation of Móheiðr, an Old Norse name combined of the elements mod , meaning "courage," and heid , "bright."
