Baby Name Meanings
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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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.
Marciana is a cooler (much cooler) elaboration of Marcia.
English, Anglo-Saxon
"man of war; battle protection"
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.
Irish surname
"soldier or warrior"
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…
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…
Nigerian, Yoruban
"he fights for his desires"
Rhythmic name sometimes associated with calypso singer King Ajamu.
Latin word name
"unconquerable, undefeated"
The word Invictus is best known via the Invictus Games, a multinational sporting event for wounded, injured, and sick armed service personnel. It's most famous as the venue for Prince Harry and…
Norwegian and Icelandic
"warrior of lore"
Despite its ancient sound and meaning, this is a relatively modern coinage from two ancient Norse elements. A strong and striking choice.
Finnish, Estonian variation of Ragnar, Norse
"warrior; judgment"
Rauno originated in Finland as a variation of Norse names beginning with Ragn-, most notably Ragnar. The name is also heard in neighboring Estonia.
German
"war"
An ancient German saint's name – and most famously the name of Harry Potter's snowy owl – but the combination of "head" plus "wig" feels a little too literal in English.
French from German Hedwig
Haitian writer Edwidge Danticat highlighted this sophisticated, chignon-wearing choice for literate parents.
Irish
"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…
Combination of Mary and Lou
"bitter; renowned warrior"
This charming name, popular in France and the Netherlands, has not traveled to the U.S. yet but would make a modern way to honor grandma Mary or Louise, or as a perfect short form of Mary Louise. Or,…
French
"warrior"
Marcheline was the first name of Angelina Jolie's late mother, who was part French-Canadian, which Jolie and Brad Pitt used as the middle name for their twin daughter Vivienne. The name is related to…
Diminutive of Louisa
"renowned warrior"
Wheezy short form of lovely name, featured in the movie "Steel Magnolias", spelled as Ouiser. Similar, literary Ouida is less breathy, while Lou, Lulu, Lula, Lissy or Whizz might appeal instead.
"worthy warrior"
In literature identified with The Sorrows of Young Werther -- not much to wish on a child.
Norse
"Thor the warrior"
Pleasant surname connected to humorist James Thurber, with a sound as happy as a baby's gurgle.
Celtic
"warrior god"
Tew many conflicting word spellings.
his engaging French saint's name, pronounced like tangy, with a hard ' g ,' also has a creative connection to French surrealist painter Yves Tanguy.
"knight, mounted warrior"
A German surname name deriving from the same root as English Ryder. Traditionally, it was the name of the second lowest hereditary rank of the nobility, roughly equivalent to English Baronet. Notable…
