170+ Names That Mean Warrior
- Ojore
Origin:
TesoMeaning:
"warrior"Description:
Strong African name with a meaning to match.
- German
Origin:
Spanish and Russian variation of Herman, GermanMeaning:
"warrior"Description:
German might seem like an unlikely occupant of the Top 1000 list, unless you realize that it's a Spanish name, with the accent on the second syllable. It's been on the U.S. list since 1973.
- Gautier
Origin:
French variation of WalterMeaning:
"ruler of an army"Description:
Often spelled Gauthier, this could make a distinctive way to honor Grandpa Walter, but first syllable pronounced 'goat' might be a problem.
- Clodoveo
Origin:
Spanish, Italian, TuscanMeaning:
"famous warrior"Description:
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.
- Werther
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"worthy warrior"Description:
In literature identified with The Sorrows of Young Werther -- not much to wish on a child.
- Armantine
Origin:
Variation of ArminaMeaning:
"army man"Description:
This Frenchified variation softens and prettifies the harsh original.
- Viljar
Origin:
Norwegian; EstonianMeaning:
"willing warrior; intent; grain"Description:
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.
- Gunilda
Origin:
NorseMeaning:
"battle maid"Description:
Gunilda is a feminine name that reflects the warrior culture of ancient Nordic societies. Historically, variations of this name were used throughout Scandinavia, Germany, and among the Vikings. In medieval times, it appeared in forms such as Gunnhildr and Gunhild. The name carries an air of strength and determination, evoking images of Norse mythology and Valkyries.
- Hroar
Origin:
Norwegian cognate of RogerMeaning:
"famous warrior, famous spear"Description:
A Norwegian relation of Roger, Hroar 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 ROO-ar.
- Gunhilda
Origin:
NorseMeaning:
"battle maid"Description:
At the very least, shorten it to Hilda.
- 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.
- Feeney
Origin:
Irish surnameMeaning:
"soldier or warrior"Description:
Feeney is an Irish surname found mostly in northwest Ireland. It may rise in the US as a first name for girls along with such Irish surnames as Riley and Kennedy. Feeney might also be considered an out-of-the-box short form of Josephine.
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