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Names That Mean Brave

Updated October 2026

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Lenny
Diminutive of Leonard, German
"brave lion"
This old man nickname feels remarkably fresh when applied to girls and can be used as a short form of Lena, Helena, Magdalena, Lennon or Lennox. The pan-European Leni is identical in sound yet feels…
Everette
Variation of Everett, English variation of the German Eberhard,"brave as a wild boar"
"brave as a wild boar"
While Everett is overwhelmingly male -- more than 4000 baby boys were named Everett in the US last year versus fewer than 100 baby girls -- spelling Everette makes the name more gender-neutral. While…
Haidar
Arabic
"lion, brave"
Cool, strong, and distinctive, this Arabic name is associated with bravery and strength, while also being an animal name. It was notably the nickname of Ali ibn Abi Talib, a son-in-law of the Prophet…
Archivaldo
Variation of Archibaldo and Archibald, Spanish, English
"pure, holy, brave"
A variation of the clunky-bold Archibaldo, used occasionally in Chile and Mexico.
Rhyett
Variation of word name Riot or combination of Rhett and Wyatt, English
"advice and brave in war"
Rhyett is a respelling of the word name Riot with a name-centric spin combining the popular Rhett and Wyatt. While rising in popularity, Rhyett might prove confusing on spelling and pronunciation,…
Mert
Turkish
"manly, brave"
A boy name, popular in Turkey, with courageous meaning.
Benny
Diminutive of Benjamina, Benedicte, or Bernadette
"son of the right hand; blessed; brave bear"
With Scottie, Stevie, Billie, and Frankie all on trend for girls, Benny could be another unisex nickname that catches on in the coming years. Influencer Jaci Marie Smith named her baby Benny Marie in…
Howie
Diminutive of Howard, English, Germanic, Norse
"high guardian; brave heart"
Old school Howard has fallen out of fashion in recent years, having been a Top 100 choice in the US from the 1880s until the 1960s. Short form Howie, however, might have more potential, with its…
Ebba
Feminization of Ebbe, Swedish and Danish, or variation of Old English Æbbe
"bear god; brave boar"
Ebba, the feminine version of Ebbe (a diminutive of Eberhard or Asbjorn) and also a form of an old English name, is in the Swedish Top 10 but virtually unknown in the US. However, with the rise of…
Zoravar
Punjabi
"strong, brave"
Alternative spelling of Zorawar
Eber
Diminutive of Eberhard, German
"brave boar"
Eber is far more approachable than its full forbidding form.
Cort
German
"brave"
Short and curt.
Kemoni
Swahili
"brave warrior"
Kemoni is one of a constellation of names for both boys and girls in a variety of spellings, rooted in the Swahili language and most commonly thought to mean brave warrior. It combines elements that…
Evert
English, variation of Everett, from German Eberhard
"brave boar"
Though you might have been a fan of tennis star Chris Evert, stick with EVERETT, which everyone will think you're saying anyway.
Jalan
Malay, variation of Jalen
"road; supplanter + brave lion"
A word name in Malaysia that means road, or, a modern invention in the English speaking world, taking inspiration from Jalen.
Jasiri
Swahili
"brave"
Jasiri is the Swahili word for "brave," and a unisex name primarily used in eastern Africa. Despite all it has going for it — a resonant meaning, on-trend I ending, and gender-neutral style — Jasiri…
Pruitt
English
"brave one"
Rustam
Persian
"tall, strongly-built, brave"
This variation of Rostam might be more English-friendly given its resemblance to the familiar Russ or Russell.
Bernie
Diminutive of Bernard, English
"strong; brave as a bear"
It's been shown that notable political figures often impact the use of their names, and the same can — sort of — be said about Bernie Sanders. His name increased in use by 47% between 2015 and 2016…
Polo
Tibetan
"brave wanderer"
If Portia can become Porsche, then Apollo can morph into Polo -- the imprint of designer Ralph Lauren.

Names That Mean Brave

Lenny

Everette

Haidar

Archivaldo

Rhyett

Mert

Benny

Howie

Ebba

Zoravar

Eber

Cort

Kemoni

Evert

Jalan

Jasiri

Pruitt

Rustam

Bernie

Polo