Dog Names That Mean Survivor or Fighter
- Lutza
Origin:
Russian variation of Louise, feminine variation of Louis, German and FrenchMeaning:
"renowned warrior"Description:
Lutza is largely unknown in the English-speaking world and might remain that way, due to its resemblance to klutz.
- Lova
Origin:
Diminutive of Lovisa, SwedishMeaning:
"renowned warrior"Description:
Lova, a Louise relative virtually unknown in the US, is one of the top girl names in Sweden.
- Aniceta
Origin:
Latinized feminine form of Ancient GreekMeaning:
"unconquerable"Description:
A delicate name with strong roots, Aniceta is most often used in contemporary Spain. Saint Anicetus was an ancient pope and martyr.
- Cadman
Origin:
Anglo-SaxonMeaning:
"warrior"Description:
Caedmon is considered the first English poet -- a nice literary tie-in to the streamlined version.
- Dustin
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"brave warrior"Description:
Just a few years ago, Dustin, Dylan, and Daryl seemed like radical, edgy names for girls; now even Great-aunt Alberta wouldn't raise an eyebrow.
- Vicky
Origin:
Diminutive of VictoriaMeaning:
"victory"Description:
This once vivacious midcentury nickname is rarely used for modern babies.
- Loja
Origin:
Finnish and Swedish variation of LouiseMeaning:
"famous warrior"Description:
Most famously borne by Loja Saarinen, a Finnish-American artist and wife of architect Eliel Saarinen. She was born Minna Carolina Mathilde Louise Gesellius and went by Louise or Loja.
- Marceli
Origin:
Polish variation of Marcellus, LatinMeaning:
"young warrior"
- Kaikoa
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"sea warrior"Description:
A bold and energetic Hawaiian name which blends two fashionable favorites: Kai and Koa.
- Harm
Origin:
Dutch diminutive of Herman, GermanMeaning:
"soldier, warrior"Description:
Not a viable option if your baby is going to speak English.
- Samurai
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"warrior, knight"Description:
Historically, the samurai were a professional warrior class in pre-industrial Japan, who would train from a young age to be highly skilled in archery, swordmanship, and fighting on horseback. It is believed their name comes from the word saburau, and means "one who serves", in reference to the fact that they would serve the lords of Japan.
- Katsu
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"victory"Description:
As well as meaning victory, the name Katsu is strongly associated with heroism and masculinity.
- Sanjaya
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"triumphant"Description:
This variation of the popular Indian name Sanjay was borne by a popular-against-all-odds American Idol contestant.
- Junaid
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"warrior"Description:
This Arabic names has many spelling variations but this is the one that of the more phonetic transliterations and is therefore most used in English-speaking countries.
- Werther
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"worthy warrior"Description:
In literature identified with The Sorrows of Young Werther -- not much to wish on a child.
- Faizah
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"victorious"Description:
Captivating Arabic choice, sometimes transcribed as Fa'izah.
- Irelia
Origin:
English invented nameMeaning:
"fighter, leader"Description:
A fictional name from the League of Legends video game franchise. Its meaning has been suggested as "fighter, leader or powerful", due to the carrot.
- Arnar
Origin:
Icelandic from NorseMeaning:
"eagle warrior"Description:
A common name in Iceland, from the same origins as Arnold et al.
- Nakoa
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"the warriors"Description:
Nakoa is a Top 100 name for boys in Hawaii. It became more widely known after actors Lisa Bonet and Jason Mamoa chose it for their son.
- Nasser
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"the winner"Description:
Commonly used Muslim name, also sometimes chosen to honor Egyptian president Gamal Abdel-Nasser.
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