Baby Name Meanings
170+ Names That Mean Warrior
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Einar
Old Norse
"bold warrior"
With Norse (and pseudo-Norse) names such as Thor, Odin and Magnus growing in popularity, this one, which refers to warriors destined for Valhalla on account of their bravery, might have some appeal…
Griselda
German
"grey battle"
Griselda is a famous folklore figure, noted for her patience and obedience. Her story has been told by Petrarch, Chaucer, Boccaccio and set to music by Scarlatti, Vivaldi and Massenet. In the most…
Brunhilda
Norse
"armed for battle"
Variant of Brunhild, still clad in heavy armor. Though the heroine Brunhilda of Quentin Tarantino's recent film Django Unchained may have given this version of the name new appeal.
Brunhild
Norse
"armed for battle"
One of the Valkyries, still clad in heavy armor.
Ptolemy
Greek
"aggressive, warlike"
Pronounced "TAHL-a-mee," this was the name of one of Alexander the Great's generals and several Greco-Egyptian rulers, as well as the name of a famous Greek astronomer. Actress Gretchen Mol brought…
Arrio
Spanish
"warlike"
Less substantial than many other Latin choices.
Marciana
Latin
"warlike"
Marciana is a cooler (much cooler) elaboration of Marcia.
Martia
Variation of Marcia, Latin
"warlike"
Martia, more distinctive than cousins Marta, Marcia and Marsha, also has a strong image and slightly unexpected feel.
Marcellina
Latin
"warlike"
Marcellina is one feminine form of the names derived from the ancient Roman Marcellus. There was a Saint Marcellina who was a 4th century virgin and the only sister of Saint Ambrose.
Satriya
Indonesian
"knight"
An unknown (outside Indonesia) name with an attractive, gentle sound.
Swain
English
"knight's attendant"
Old-fashioned, conjuring up an ardent suitor in a bow tie and straw boater.
Donahue
Irish
"dark fighter"
This genial Irish surname feels much more current than Donald.
Aloisia
German
"famous fighter"
Inventive female form of Aloysius.
Patton
English
"fighter's town"
Patton is an attractive name in the fashionable Haden-Peyton mold, though there is that association with the severe wartime general.
Ojore
Teso
"warrior"
Strong African name with a meaning to match.
Kamau
Kikuyu
"quiet warrior"
Kamau is from the Kikuyu language native to Kenya. It is recognizable as the middle name of comedian W. Kamau Bell.
Danuwoa
Cherokee
"the warrior"
Powerful name that could be a strong middle for a boy with Cherokee heritage.
Utsidihi
Cherokee
"mankiller"
A Cherokee warrior rank that was borne by those who earned it, not given as a baby name.
Ditiyahihi
Cherokee
"quarreler, wrangler"
Originally a personal name meaning "quarreler" or "wrangler," Ditiyahihi was adopted as the Cherokee title for a lawyer.
Okihcihtâw
Cree
"warrior"