Names That Mean Spear
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Shakespeare
English
"brandish spear"
This name will forever be associated with the Bard and would likely prove hard to live up to. It might be cool for a pet though.
Gehry
Variation of Geary, Irish or English
"spear or fickle"
You might want to honor premier U.S. architect Frank Gehry--even though he was born Ephraim Goldberg. Gehry, pronounced like the more common surname Geary, may be a spin on the name Gary, which means…
Svea
Nordic
"spear"
More Scandinavian names are making their way into English-speaking homes. If Sven and Freya are useable, why not Svea? With a similar sound to Ava, it is associated with Mother Svea, a national…
Gesine
German
"strength of a spear"
Clunky Gertrude is heading towards obscurity in the US, but here's a variation that might intrigue - Gesine, also spelled Gesina. Gesine comes from the same roots - Geretrudis - and shares the name's…
Berengaria
Latin
"bear spear"
Berengaria was one of the medieval queens of England - married to Richard I (also known as Richard the Lionheart). She was originally from Navarre (in modern northern Spain) and despite being the…
Berangere
French form of Berengaria
"bear spear"
Berangere has never seen much usage in the US, but it has an interesting meaning of "bear spear." The name it stems from—Berengaria—was used as a common royal name during the twelfth and thirteenth…
Asger
Danish
"spear of God"
It looks unfamiliar at first, but we think this strong Danish name is worthy of further consideration. It has a great meaning and is unusual without being a mouthful or too challenging. To us it…
Gearóidín
Irish form of Geraldine
"spear ruler"
Gearóidín is familiar to our Irish members, but is probably unseen outside the Emerald Isle. It would provide some steep challengers to people unfamiliar with Irish names, but since that hasn't…
Gearoidin
Irish form of Geraldine
"spear ruler"
Gearóidín is familiar to our Irish members, but is probably unseen outside the Emerald Isle. It would provide some steep challengers to people unfamiliar with Irish names, but since that hasn't…
Holger
Nordic and German
"island spear"
Derived from the Old Norse elements holmr "island" and geirr "spear". This is a widespread name in Scandinavia, and belonged to a legendary Danish hero, Holger Danske (Ogier the Dane). According to…
Rowenna
Variation of Rowena, Welsh
"white spear or famous friend"
Variation of Rowena.
Kerttu
Finnish variation of Gertrude
"strength of a spear"
Variation of Gertrude.
Ødger
Old Danish
"lucky spear; wealth + spear"
Ødger is the Old Danish form of Audogar, written as AuðgæiRR in Old Norse.
Toke
Danish and German
"Thor's spear"
Danish form of the Old Norse Þórgeirr — Thorger is another variation. Beware of this name if you speak English. "Toke" refers to smoking marijuana — probably not something you want to be associated…
Finngeirr
Old Norse
"Finn's spear"
Thorgeirr
Swedish
"Thor's spear"
Medgar
German
"lucky spear"
Medgar Evers was a civil rights activist and the NAACP's first field secretary in Mississippi in 1943. Both his bold first name or softer surname would make meaningful choices.
Gerrie
English, German
"ruler with the spear"
The -ie spelling of Gerry or Geri feels slightly lighter and fresher, but long form Geraldine is still stuck in style limbo.
Gisbert
German
"bright pledge or spear"
Probably related to Gilbert, from the same Germanic root: gisil , meaning "pledge" or "hostage". The Gis- syllable may also derive from Celtic gaiso "spear".
Korrigan
Irish surname
"spear"
While Korrigan or more usually Corrigan is a traditional Irish surname, in Breton folklore a Korrigan is a spritelike creature who often creates mischief.