Names That Mean Battle
- Ingvild
Origin:
NorwegianMeaning:
"Ing's battle"
- Hadewidis
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"wide battle"Description:
A clunky medieval German name unlikely to be revived anytime soon, if ever. The streamlined English variation Hawise has more modern appeal.
- Gunilla
Origin:
SwedishMeaning:
"battle maiden"Description:
This popular old Swedish name is not one that would appeal to many modern American parents, though shortening it to Nilla helps.
- Swanhilda
Origin:
GermanicMeaning:
"swan battle"Description:
Form of Swanhild, borne by the heroine of the ballet Coppélia. The -a ending certainly gives this ancient name a lighter, more balletic feel.
- Svanhild
Origin:
Old NorseMeaning:
"swan battle"
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