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Dog Names That Mean Brave
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Loewy
Swiss and German nickname for brave person
Enigmatic choice of enigmatic John Malkovich.
Makoa
Hawaiian
"brave man, fearless"
One of the most popular native language names for boys in Hawaii, Makoa joins Nakoa and Koa as Hawaiian boys' names finding a wider audience in the US. Given to 125 boys in the US in a recent year,…
Maynard
German
"hardy, brave, strong"
Sometimes pronounced MAY-nerd, which is death to a name. However, the name Maynard was given to 25 boys in 2022.
Nandor
Hungarian, Scandinavian
"bold voyager"
Interesting and energetic international form of Ferdinand.
Nanna
Scandinavian
"daring"
Nanna is a name from Norse mythology that is among the Top 30 names in contemporary Denmark. Popular in Norway in the 19th century, Nanna may also be considered a short form of a range of names, from…
Nenna
Literary name and Scandinavian
"daring"
Nenna is the name of the heroine of Penelope Fitzgerald's novel Offshore , but it's also sparingly used in Scandinavia as a variant of the name Nanna. Nanna is a diminutive of various names,…
Nerio
Latin from Greek
"strength, valor"
Nerio was one of the Roman goddesses of war and a wife of Mars. Her name is among the many intriguing names that mean strong .
Noaz
Hebrew
"bold"
A unique name with familiar sounds, Noaz may appeal to those who love Noah, Boaz, Ezra, and Azariah but also want something braver. Meaning "fearless, courageous, bold" from its Hebrew origins, one…
Odeda
Hebrew
"courageous"
Virtually unknown in this country, has an interesting, rhythmic feel.
O'donnell
irish
"son of the brave one"
Forget Donald. Honor Grandpa Don with this new spin.
O'reilly
Irish
"son of the courageous one"
Reilly and Riley are hugely popular, but O'Reilly is still an up-and-comer.
Oz
Hebrew, English, Irish
"strength, powerful, courageous; god's warrior; deer friend"
While some may think of ruby slippers and a yellow brick road, Oz is a legitimate Hebrew name denoting power. An element in a number of names including Ozni, Oziel, and Ozias, it may also be used as…
Polo
Tibetan
"brave wanderer"
If Portia can become Porsche, then Apollo can morph into Polo -- the imprint of designer Ralph Lauren.
Prewitt
French
"brave little one"
Common surname rarely used as a first.
Reilly
Irish
"courageous"
This more elaborate but not unfamiliar spelling of Riley feels oddly more feminine. Designer and Beatle daughter Stella McCartney has a daughter named Reilley. Still, Reilly or more common Riley is…
Rhisiart
Welsh from German
"brave ruler"
Welsh form of Richard.
Røskva
Variation of Rǫskva, Old Norse
"vigorous, brave"
A more modern variation of Rǫskva, a Norse mythological name derived from rǫskr , "brave".
Rostam
Persian
"tall, strongly-built, brave"
Used in Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, this strong-sounding name belonged to a hero in Persian legend. Its derivation is unclear, but the consensus seems to be that it…
Ruiseart
Scottish Gaelic
"brave ruler"
Scottish Gaelic form of Richard, also found as Risteard.
Rustam
Persian
"tall, strongly-built, brave"
This variation of Rostam might be more English-friendly given its resemblance to the familiar Russ or Russell.