Names That Mean Battle
- Thorgun
Origin:
Old Danish and Old SwedishMeaning:
"Thor'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.
- Swanilda
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.
- Ingvild
Origin:
NorwegianMeaning:
"Ing's battle"
- Gunnora
Origin:
Old NorseMeaning:
"battle protection"Description:
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, meaning "battle," and one meaning "protection."
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