170+ Names That Mean Warrior

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.

Caedmon is considered the first English poet -- a nice literary tie-in to the streamlined version.

Difficult name familiar here mainly via D. H. Lawrence's Women in Love.

Sleek and sophisticated.

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.

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

Rauno originated in Finland as a variation of Norse names beginning with Ragn-, most notably Ragnar. The name is also heard in neighboring Estonia.

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

This appealing name of a mythical king of Tara whose reign brough prosperity to his kingdom is strongly associated with actor Sean. The Irish form is Conaire.

Patton is an attractive name in the fashionable Haden-Peyton mold, though there is that association with the severe wartime general.

Levent is a common name in Turkey, derived from Ottoman Turkish levend — a soldier in the Ottoman navy. The name also has connections to the Venetian navy in renaissance times.

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.

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.

Haitian writer Edwidge Danticat highlighted this sophisticated, chignon-wearing choice for literate parents.

Hereswith is a rare name that comes to us from the dark ages. She was a Northumbrian saint, whose more famous sister, Hilda, was the Abbess at Whitby and patron of the first English poet, Caedmon. The name has a soft, lispy sound that is more wearable than its spelling would suggest.

Rhythmic name sometimes associated with calypso singer King Ajamu.

Wears long blonde braids, carries a spear, and sings duets with Brunhild. But variations Ottilie, Ottiline, or Ottoline are both unusual and chic.

This popular old Swedish name is not one that would appeal to many modern American parents, though shortening it to Nilla helps.

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

Pleasant surname connected to humorist James Thurber, with a sound as happy as a baby's gurgle.