Pet Names · Cat Names
By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026
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Diminutive of Champion, English word name
"fighter"
The unusual name chosen by influencer Ty Haney and musician Mark Wystrach for their son, brother to Sundance. Champie could be used as a nickname for Champion, Champ, or Beauchamp.
Irish
"warrior-lord"
This appealing name of a mythical king of Tara whose reign brough prosperity to his kingdom is strongly associated with actor Sean. The Irish form is Conaire.
Irish surname
Irish surname names are hugely popular for girls in the US these days, with Riley and Kennedy ranking high on the official popularity lists. Connery is uncommon, but certainly attractive and usable.
"victorious"
Variously spelled Covy and Covey, this is a surname derived from the first name Cobthach. Like cousins Coby and Cody, it has an energetic nickname feel.
Cherokee
"the warrior"
Powerful name that could be a strong middle for a boy with Cherokee heritage.
"dark fighter"
This genial Irish surname feels much more current than Donald.
"brown-haired warrior"
Virtually unknown in this country, Donnacha is currently in the Top 100 in Ireland. According to legend, Donnacha was a High King of Ireland until his death in 1064. The English version Donaga…
French surname
"enduring"
English and French from Latin
Durant's meaning signifies staying power, a good quality to impart to your child. Notables with the surname Durant include Pulitzer Prize-winning authors Will and Ariel Durant, most famous for their…
German
"brave warrior"
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.
Icelandic variation of Alvar, German
"elf warrior"
A top name in Iceland, while its parent name Alvar, ranks highly in Sweden and Finland.
Finnish feminization of Even, Norwegian
"gift; winner"
A rare feminine form of Even, a common Norwegian boy name.
"little bright warrior"
A possible new entry in the Hayden-Corbin two-syllable boys' name club.
Variation of Roger, German
"famous warrior"
Hodge is a medieval English nickname for Roger, which was brought to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Roger isn't ready for a comeback yet, but we'd love to see the resurgence of Hodge,…
"renowned warrior"
A name with two strong literary associations, one overwhelmingly negative -- Lolita 's pedophilic narrator Humbert Humbert -- and one positive, in the preferable European version: Italian author…
"peaceful warrior"
Humphrey is an old name that might have faded completely were it not for that Bogie flair. A royal name in Britain, where it's used somewhat more frequently, Humphrey might just have some life beyond…
Scandinavian
"warrior of Yngvi"
Derived from Yngvi, an alternative name for the Norse god Freyr.
Irish, Gaelic
"yew or bow warrior"
Irish spelling of Ivor
Hindu
Jayant is the name of the son of the Hindu God Indra. Its meaning is derived from the Sanskrit word Jaya, meaning victory.
Japanese
"victory"
As well as meaning victory, the name Katsu is strongly associated with heroism and masculinity.
