Updated October 2026
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English word name from Latin
"brave"
While still very rare, the name Valiant was given to six baby boys in the US last year. And it's an inspiring choice.
Diminutive of Leonard
"brave lion"
A nickname of yesteryear that like alongside Reggie, Alby, Archie, and Bertie, is back in consideration in England and Wales. It is currently in the Top 300 there, however, it has yet to make the…
English variation of Emmeline or a compound of Emma + Lina
"brave and courageous; universal tenderness; universal free man"
Princess-y but not overly fussy, thanks to the classic simplicity of Emma, Emmalina is a sweet, bright alternative to Emilia. The meaning can vary depending on if you see it as an elaboration of…
English
"brave one"
An on-trend tailored, gender neutral surname name with a strong meaning that gets you to chic nickname Prue — the best of both worlds!
Swahili
A stylish and resonant Swahili name with great potential. Jasiri was used as the name of a female hyena character in the Disney Junior series The Lion Guard . The show premiered in 2016, and that…
Persian
"tall, strongly-built, brave"
Used in Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, this strong-sounding name belonged to a hero in Persian legend. Its derivation is unclear, but the consensus seems to be that it…
American word or short form of Howard
"friendly, western greeting; high guardian, brave heart"
While many would consider Howdy best left as a greeting with a cowboy-ish air, content creator and Instagrammer Katie Marshall put it on the map as a baby name in 2025 when she chose it for her son.…
German
"brave as a bear"
As dated as the old Pat Boone song.
Hungarian, Polish
Though the name Kinga has penetrated the international consciousness via the Slovakian model Kinga Rajzak, it's a rare choice for American baby girls: Only six were named Kinga last year. Is that…
Diminutive of Archibald, Teutonic
"truly brave"
Cosy but cool, Archie has been a favorite nickname for boys in the UK since the 2000s. More recently, it re-entered the US Top 1000 after a 30 year absence and saw a big rise after Prince Harry and…
Modern invented name or variation of Casey, Irish
"brave in battle"
As a boys' name, Kace ranked in the Top 1000 from 2017 through 2021, and possible parent name Casey is once again climbing for boys. For girls, Casey is still hanging on at the bottom of the Top 1000…
Danish and Swedish diminutive of Eberhard, German, or Esben, Danish
"brave boar; god bear"
A Top 30 name in Sweden, derived from Eberhard (brave boar) or Esben (god bear) – either way, a strong meaning.
Welsh, variation of Baldwin
"brave friend"
The Welsh form of the German Baldwin avoids that unappealing first syllable.
"strong, brave as a bear"
Popular throughout Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Scandinavia, Bernhard has maintained its classic appeal for centuries. Several notable figures have carried this distinguished name, including…
English variation of Casey, Irish
A spelling variation of Casey, more popular for girls thanks to its similarity to classic Katie. Kayce and Casey itself are more popular for boys, though Kacie has been given in small numbers over…
Writer James Baldwin could make this an inspirational choice for a child of either sex.
Too close in sound to the so-far-out-it-will-always-be-out Bernard.
Irish
"dark brave one"
Makes Donna into a cool twenty-first-century unisex Irish surname.
"brave warrior"
Just a few years ago, Dustin, Dylan, and Daryl seemed like radical, edgy names for girls; now even Great-aunt Alberta wouldn't raise an eyebrow.