Baby Name Meanings
170+ Names That Mean Warrior
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Lova
Diminutive of Lovisa, Swedish
"renowned warrior"
Lova, a Louise relative virtually unknown in the US, is one of the top girl names in Sweden .
Clodovea
Spanish, Italian, Tuscan
"famous warrior"
A feminine form of Clodoveo, this Spanish and Italian name ultimately derives from the Germanic Chlodwig, via the Latin Clodovæus or Chlodoveus and the French-Germanic Hlodwig. It could make a…
Clodoveo
Spanish, Italian, Tuscan
"famous warrior"
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,…
Hróar
Icelandic cognate of Roger
"famous warrior, famous spear"
An Icelandic relation of Roger, Hróar is derived from the Old Norse element hróðr meaning "fame". combined with either herr meaning "warrior" or " geirr meaning "spear". English speakers might find…
Hroar
Norwegian cognate of Roger
"famous warrior, famous spear"
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…
Roar
Norwegian cognate of Roger
"famous warrior; famous spear"
While this may look like an animal related word name to those unfamiliar with it, Roar is a Norwegian name derived from the Old Norse element hróðr meaning "fame". combined with either herr meaning…
Viljar
Norwegian; Estonian
"willing warrior; intent; grain"
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…
Rezső
Hungarian, from German
"famous warrior"
The Hungarian form of Roger is a fun twist on the retro classic. The name is also related to Rudolf: The Hungarians affectionately referred to Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria as Prince Rezső.…
Junaid
Arabic
"warrior"
This Arabic names has many spelling variations but this is the one that of the more phonetic transliterations and is therefore most used in English-speaking countries.
Weyman
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.
Feeney
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
Irish surname
"soldier or warrior"
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…
Ajamu
Nigerian, Yoruban
"he fights for his desires"
Rhythmic name sometimes associated with calypso singer King Ajamu.
Invictus
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…
Runar
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.
Rauno
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.
Hedwig
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.
Edwige
French from German Hedwig
"war"
Haitian writer Edwidge Danticat highlighted this sophisticated, chignon-wearing choice for literate parents.
Kelly
Irish
"war"
A predominantly male name in the US until the late 1950s, the name continued to rise for both sexes for both sexes for a further decade, before starting to decline for boys. Despite dropping out of…
Donnacha
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…