170+ Names That Mean Warrior

An Icelandic relation of Roger, Hróar is derived from the Old Norse element hróðr meaning "fame". combined with either herr meaning "warrior" or "geirr meaning "spear". English speakers might find the pronunciation unintuitive at first, but it is said as RO-ar, with a slightly audible H sound at the beginning.

This Frenchified variation softens and prettifies the harsh original.

This Spanish and Italian name ultimately comes from the Germanic Chlodwig, via the Latin Clodovæus or Chlodoveus and the French-Germanic Hlodwig. It could make an interesting full name for a Cole, Dove, Dev or Davy.

A feminine form of Clodoveo, this Spanish and Italian name ultimately derives from the Germanic Chlodwig, via the Latin Clodovæus or Chlodoveus and the French-Germanic Hlodwig. It could make a distinctive way to nicknames Cloe or Cleo.

A modern name in Norway, where it first made the Top 100 in 2013. Viljar combines the Old Norse elements for the words "will, intent" and "warrior", creating this new name with a powerful meaning. In nearby Estonia, this name has a different origin: it is a masculine form of the more common female name Vilja, which can mean intent or grain.

The Hungarian form of Roger is a fun twist on the retro classic. The name is also related to Rudolf: The Hungarians affectionately referred to Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria as Prince Rezső. Namesakes include the pianist and composer Rezső Seress and the former Minister of Finance of Hungary Rezső Nyers.