Names That Mean Battle
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Hrafnhildur
Icelandic
"raven battle"
An ancient Nordic name with a powerful meaning, borne by Icelandic playwright Hrafnhildur Hagalín Guðmundsdóttir.
Swanilda
Germanic
"swan battle"
Form of Swanhild, borne by the heroine of the ballet Coppélia . The -a ending certainly gives this ancient name a lighter, more balletic feel.
Hawise
English variation of Hadewidis, German
"wide battle"
Hawise is a medieval name that started with Hadewidis. In France, Hadewidis evolved into Haueis, which then became Hawise when the Normans brought the name to England. Hawise and Hawis were also…
Kasey
English variation of Casey, Irish
"brave in battle"
Kasey was a modestly popular choice among Millennial babies, particularly girls.
Gunnora
Old Norse
"battle protection"
A common name in medieval times associated with a historical duchess of Normandy, sometimes referred to as Gunnor. Gunnora is derived from the Old Norse name Gunnvǫr, composed of the elements gunnr ,…
Xiamara
Feminine variation of Guiomar, Spanish, Portuguese
"famous in battle"
The longer form of Xia is more rhythmic but also more problematic.
Guðrún
Old Norse
"god's rune; secret battle"
An Ancient Norse name enjoying considerable popularity in modern Iceland. Guðrún is derived from the Old Norse elements guð , meaning "god," and rún , "rune," referring to a secret lore. Some…
Hadewidis
German
"wide battle"
A clunky medieval German name unlikely to be revived anytime soon, if ever. The streamlined English variation Hawise has more modern appeal.
Mariza
Spanish variant of Marisa
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle"
Variant of Marisa
Cadog
Welsh
"battle"
Variant of Cadoc, a Welsh saint's name.
Swanhilde
Germanic
"swan battle"
Form of Swanhild
Marizza
Spanish variant of Marisa
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle"
Modern Spanish variant of Marissa
Marissah
English, combination of Mary and Louisa
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle"
Variant of Marissa
Cleotilde
Variation of Clotilde, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese
"famous in battle"
A rare and warmer version of Clotilde, in combination with the Greek name Cleo. The first recorded use of Cleotilde was in 1894. It peaked in 1924 when 16 baby girls were named Cleotilde.
Marysa
Combination of Mary and Louisa
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle"
Variant of Marisa
Marisela
Spanish and Italian form of Maria
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle"
An elaboration of Marisa, a combination of Maria and Louisa. The meaning of Maria is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from…
Maryssa
English combination of Mary and Louisa
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle"
Variant of Marissa
Marissa
Variation of Maris or a combination of Maria + Louisa
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle"
Pretty feminissima name that never became as overused as cousin Melissa. The more streamlined Maris is a more modern sounding option. Namesakes include Marissa Mayer, the former CEO of Yahoo!. The…
Clotilde
Spanish, French, Italian, and Portuguese
"famous in battle"
A romantic rarity, derived from the Old German name Chlotichilda, meaning "famous in battle." Saint Clotilde was a Frankish queen, wife of Clovis I, who played a role in the spread of Christianity.
Marisa
Italian and Spanish combination of Maria and Louisa
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle"
A name made famous by Marisas Berenson and Tomei, never became as saturated as its cousin Melissa, so still a feasible choice. Marisa is one of those Spanish and Italian names for girls that sounds…