Names That Mean Battle

  1. Thorgun
    • Origin:

      Old Danish and Old Swedish
    • Meaning:

      "Thor's battle"
  2. Hadewidis
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  3. Swanilda
    • Origin:

      Germanic
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  4. Ingvild
    • Origin:

      Norwegian
    • Meaning:

      "Ing's battle"
  5. Gunnora
    • Origin:

      Old Norse
    • Meaning:

      "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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