170+ Names That Mean Warrior

Italian classic Luigi, though it lacks the modern style of Nico, Enzo, and Rocco, does have some notable namesakes, such as Nobel Prize winning author Luigi Pirandello and composer Cherubini..

Strong African name with a meaning to match.

Rarely heard, and all too likely to be confused with Kevin.

Derived from the Germanic element badu "battle" combined with Old Norse hildr "battle", this name belonged to a 7th-century English saint who became queen of the Franks after being sold to them as a slave.

Kamau is from the Kikuyu language native to Kenya. It is recognizable as the middle name of comedian W. Kamau Bell.

Pronounced klo-TEELD, this name is well used in France, but rarely heard here; it has a chic and sophisticated air.

his engaging French saint's name, pronounced like tangy, with a hard 'g,' also has a creative connection to French surrealist painter Yves Tanguy.

Swam into style and quickly out again, on Chad's fish- er, coat-tails.

Tew many conflicting word spellings.

Formal name lacking any sparkle or sheen.

The M and the R add welcome strength.

A lengthy Olde World route to Nick.

Last-name-first-name with a romantic but dangerous edge.

While Americans may be more familiar with the male form of this name, thanks to actor Viggo Mortensen, Vigga is a popular name in contemporary Denmark and prime for wider export. It's a name with a a lot of vigor.

This Dutch name derives from the old Germanic name, Farahild. It is quite common in the Netherlands.

St Cadoc was an early Welsh churchman, who gave his name to several villages in Wales, and according to his Life knew King Arthur. Less popular than other C__C names like Cormac and Cedric, Cadoc would be an almost unique, but easy-to-pronouce choice.

Powerful name that could be a strong middle for a boy with Cherokee heritage.

Cathan is one Irish boys' name that remains underused and would be an intriguing way to honor an ancestral Catherine. It is related to Cain and, theoretically, the nouveau Cayden.

Baby-naming rule #984: forget any name that contains the syllable wig.

Marciana is a cooler (much cooler) elaboration of Marcia.