170+ Names That Mean Warrior
- Arrio
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"warlike"Description:
Less substantial than many other Latin choices.
- Feeney
Origin:
Irish surnameMeaning:
"soldier or warrior"Description:
Feeney is an Irish surname most popular in Counties Sligo and Mayo in northwest Ireland. It may rise in the US as a first name as other Irish surnames from Riley to Kennedy become increasingly popular for both genders.
- Hróar
Origin:
Icelandic cognate of RogerMeaning:
"famous warrior, famous spear"Description:
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.
- Gunilla
Origin:
SwedishMeaning:
"battle maiden"Description:
This popular old Swedish name is not one that would appeal to many modern American parents, though shortening it to Nilla helps.
- Otthild
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"prospers in battle"Description:
Wears long blonde braids, carries a spear, and sings duets with Brunhild. But variations Ottilie, Ottiline, or Ottoline are both unusual and chic.
- Gunhilda
Origin:
NorseMeaning:
"battle maid"Description:
At the very least, shorten it to Hilda.
- Weyman
Origin:
English, Anglo-SaxonMeaning:
"man of war; battle protection"Description:
Derived from Wymond or Wigmund, Old English names meaning "war protection", Weyman is a surname style choice, chosen in 2025 by singer Sam Hunt and his wife Hannah Lee Fowler.