Cat Names That Mean Brave

Pronounced TEE-bow, this version, which is also a very common surname in France, has a lot more charm than the name it derives from &mdash; Theobald. A variant spelling is Thibaut.

 Trivia tidbit: Thibault is the name of a minor character in Peanuts.

Thibault

Tib was a unisex nickname in the 13th century, used as a short form of Theobald and Isabel. As Theobald waned in popularity, it became far more associated with girls, so much so that Tib was a term for young girls by the 16th century.
 
Now, of course, no such association exists, and Tib could be used on either sex.

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.

Braver

Similar in sound to the French "Thibault", which is far more popular, Tybalt is best known as the bloodlustful and brawling cousin of Juliet in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Perhaps this connotation has kept parents from using Tybalt. However, given the recent fad for all things Theo, Tybalt might offer a familiar yet unusual option for parents who like the meaning but want to swim against the current. Cute nicknames Ty and Tibby might also appeal.

Tybalt

We can hear the kids teasing him from here. 

Brainard

An elaboration on the sunny Spanish place name Valencia.

Valenciana

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

Valentia

Boudewijn

Valiant is an inspirational word name that can work for a child of any gender, though the six babies given this name last year were all boys.

Valiant

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

Bernarda

Deceptively close to Bernardo, but suaver.

Bernado

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

Bawden

Rhythmic and powerful, if you don't mind the nickname Vern. 

Vernados

One "bald" name we can get behind, thanks to pioneering African-American author James Baldwin – though the name is now also associated with the Baldwin brothers, particularly Alec.

Baldwin

Elegant and strong, Tahmina is the name of a princess in the 10th century Persian epic, the Shahnameh. Meaning "brave, valiant, powerful", it is distinctly linked to Persian culture but also works across multiple languages. Familiar in the UK where it was a Top 1000 choice in the late 90s and early 2000s, it may also be spelled as Tahmineh or Təhminə (in Azerbaijan). 
 
Notable bearers include art specialist Tahmina Ghaffar, actress Tahmina Rajabova, and football referee, Tahmina Begum, who was the first qualified female referee in the UK of Bangladeshi descent.

Tahmina

Allard

Yudai

This charming Japanese name, with two meanings every little boy would love to have, was briefly in the Canadian Top 100 in the early 20th Century.  There are many famous bearers of the name, such as architect Isamu Noguchi and physicist Isamu Akasaki.

Isamu

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

Yuichi

A rarely used member of the Ken- family, Kenelm has a rugged, surname-style feel. Borne by a 9th century martyr and a member of the Mercian royal family, it could make an intriguing namesake for a Kenneth, a Kendra, or a Kendrick. 
 
Historically, it has been borne by Kenelm Winslow, an English Pilgrim who travelled to Massachusetts in the 1600s; by Kenelm Digby, a 17th century diplomat and natural philosopher; by Kenelm Lee Guinness, a 20th century record breaking racing driver; and by Kenelm Creighton, a naval hero during Second World War. 
 
Also appearing as the title character in the 19th century novel Kenelm Chillingly by Edward Bulwer-Lytton, it's a rare choice that could get you to nicknames Ken, Kenny, or even Elm, for something more unexpected.

Kenelm

Cat names that mean brave are perfect for your fearless feline. They may also be fitting for a scaredy cat who may need a little more encouragement. Either way, these cat names will have your kitty feeling as brave as a lion.

 range from short and sweet Sura, Kinga, and Nanna, to the grandiose Leopoldine, Fernanda, and Sigourney. Girl cat names that mean brave currently trending include Riley, Bernadette, and Valencia.

 include badass names like Oz, Thorin, and Valor, as well as quirkier choices like Archibald, Leonard, and Ferdinand. Boy cat names that mean brave currently trending include Archie, Everett, and Wyatt.

Names that mean brave, bold, courage, and fearless for male, female, boy, and girl cats and kittens (Page 6)