170+ Names That Mean Warrior
- Gunilla
Origin:
SwedishMeaning:
"battle maiden"Description:
This popular old Swedish name is not one that would appeal to many modern American parents, though shortening it to Nilla helps.
- Ditiyahihi
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"quarreler, wrangler"Description:
Originally a personal name meaning "quarreler" or "wrangler," Ditiyahihi was adopted as the Cherokee title for a lawyer.
- Feeney
Origin:
Irish surnameMeaning:
"soldier or warrior"Description:
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 out-of-the-box short form of Josephine.
- Kimball
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"warrior chief"Description:
Now that Kimberly is no longer one of the top girl names, Kim or long form Kimball feel more gender neutral.
- Ojore
Origin:
TesoMeaning:
"warrior"Description:
Strong African name with a meaning to match.
- Harv
Origin:
Diminutive of Harvey; FrenchMeaning:
"battle worthy"Description:
Short form of Harvey, variation of Harve.
- Clotille
Origin:
Variation of ClotildeMeaning:
"famous in battle"Description:
This variation removes the d from the original spelling, making it even rarer. Clotilde may not see much usage in the US, but it is currently Number 431 in France.
- Bathilda
Origin:
GermanicMeaning:
"battle"Description:
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.
- Utsidihi
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"mankiller"Description:
A Cherokee warrior rank that was borne by those who earned it, not given as a baby name.
- Nikostratos
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"army of victory"Description:
A lengthy Olde World route to Nick.
- Thurber
Origin:
NorseMeaning:
"Thor the warrior"Description:
Pleasant surname connected to humorist James Thurber, with a sound as happy as a baby's gurgle.
- Vigga
Origin:
ScandinavianMeaning:
"war/battle"Description:
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.
- Ajamu
Origin:
Nigerian, YorubanMeaning:
"he fights for his desires"Description:
Rhythmic name sometimes associated with calypso singer King Ajamu.
- Gunhilda
Origin:
NorseMeaning:
"battle maid"Description:
At the very least, shorten it to Hilda.
- Feeney
Origin:
Irish surnameMeaning:
"soldier or warrior"Description:
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.
- Okihcihtâw
Origin:
CreeMeaning:
"warrior"
- Clodoveo
Origin:
Spanish, Italian, TuscanMeaning:
"famous warrior"Description:
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, Dove, Dev or Davy.
- Clodovea
Origin:
Spanish, Italian, TuscanMeaning:
"famous warrior"Description:
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 distinctive way to nicknames Cloe or Cleo.
- Invictus
Origin:
Latin word nameMeaning:
"unconquerable, undefeated"Description:
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 Meghan Markle's romance.