Dog Names That Mean Brave

An auspicious name for a first-born son with Japanese heritage. Some may be familiar with the name Yuichi from the anime series Kanon.

Modern virtue names aren't always subtle, and Bravery definitely cuts to the chase. It's a bold choice—one your teenager might begrudge. Talisa Soto and Benjamin Bratt used it as a middle name, where it's a less risky than in the first name position.

Too close in sound to the so-far-out-it-will-always-be-out Bernard.

An English surname and occasional first name deriving from the same root as Baldwin, "bold or brave friend".

Used in Italy and Spain, but in non-Latin countries could be confused with Valencia.

If Brave isn't enough for you, you might try Braver, which has an even stronger meaning. Braver's -er ending gives it surname style.

A striking word name for either gender. It's a safer choice when used as a middle name. Sixteen baby girls were named Brave in the US last year, the same number as were named Breezy.

Common surname rarely used as a first.

Deceptively close to Bernardo, but suaver.

Love the popular Noah but want to make it more distinctive? You can vary it to Noam, and going all the way to Noaz takes it from distinctive to unique.

We can hear the kids teasing him from here.

A more modern variation of Rǫskva, a Norse mythological name derived from rǫskr, "brave".

Virtually unknown in this country, has an interesting, rhythmic feel.

A stylish and resonant Swahili name with great potential.