Updated October 2026
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Scandinavian
"god's rune; secret battle"
Difficult name familiar here mainly via D. H. Lawrence's Women in Love .
Anglo-Saxon
"boar battle"
Eoforhild is an Anglo-Saxon name, the source of Everild, Everil, and Averill. In its Latinized forms, Everild and Everilda, it was the name of a 7th century saint.
Variation of Everild, Old English
A variation of the Anglo-Saxon name Eoforhild, via the Latinized form Everild, this Old English name feels reminiscent or Avril, Ariel, and Everly, but wouldn't feel out of place in a chivalrous tale…
French from German
"famous in battle"
Pronounced klo-TEELD, this name is well used in France, but rarely heard here; it has a chic and sophisticated air.
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…
German
Old and aristocratic European name that would be tough for an American kid to pull off.
Norse
"armed for battle"
Variant of Brunhild, still clad in heavy armor. Though the heroine Brunhilda of Quentin Tarantino's recent film Django Unchained may have given this version of the name new appeal.
"battle maid"
Gunhilde is a strong feminine name borne by various notable women in Norse and Germanic history, including Gunhild of Denmark, a 10th-century Danish queen. The name embodies feminine strength and…
One of the Valkyries, still clad in heavy armor.
Gunilda is a feminine name that reflects the warrior culture of ancient Nordic societies. Historically, variations of this name were used throughout Scandinavia, Germany, and among the Vikings. In…
Norwegian
"Thor's battle"
Deriving from the Old Norse name Þórhildr Torill is a sleek form of Torhild which may feel more contemporary to those outside of Norway. Popular in the 50s and 60s in Norway, it is notably borne by…
English
One of the rare English surname names originally derived from a female given name: Eoforhild (Everild), meaning "boar battle". Also spelled Averill, it's an extremely rare choice today, but shares…
Germanic
"battle"
Derived from the Germanic element badu "battle" combined with Old Norse hildr "battle", this name belonged to a 7th-century English saint who became queen of the Franks after being sold to them as a…
Diminutive of Harvey; French
"battle worthy"
Short form of Harvey, variation of Harve.
Old Norse
"battle helper"
"Ing's battle"
"battle winner"
"swan battle"
Old Danish and Old Swedish