75 Names That Mean Warrior for a Kid Who Comes Out Kicking
By Emma Singer,
6 hours ago
You might not have met the bun in your oven yet, but you have a hunch that you’re going to be greeted with a very spirited baby . (Maybe it’s all those jabs you’ve been feeling lately?) As such, you might be looking for a name that suits a bold temperament. Without further ado, here’s a list of names that mean warrior—including classic picks, unique monikers , gender-neutral options and more.
Bellatrix is a name of Latin origin that means “female warrior,” and Harry Potter fans will likely recognize it as one as the name of a particularly nasty antagonist. Don’t worry, though, your little girl will surely use her powers to fight for good.
2. Lula
A derivative of Louise—this adorable name of English origin has dual meanings of “famous warrior” and “waterfall.”
3. Eloisa
Another member of the greater ‘Louise’ family, this moniker has German roots and a meaning of “famous warrior” and “sun.”
4. Xena
This name actually has Greek origins and a meaning of “hospitable.” But let’s be honest, we all associate it with a certain Warrior Princess.
5. Brynn
Brynn is a name of Welsh and Irish origins meaning “hill” and “champion.” I’m guessing she knows how to use topography to her advantage in battle.
6. Lyra
Although this name of Greek origin has a much softer meaning of “harp player,” its mythological ties to Orpheus go hand in hand with connotations of courage and strength. (And the story of Orpheus suggests that this little girl will be a warrior for love.)
7. Nora
“Light” and “honor” are the valiant meanings of this name of Latin and Irish origin.
8. Taryn
Here, an Irish name that means “thunder,” “trespasser,” and “people’s ruler.” Pretty powerful, right?
9. Zelda
Zelda is a shortened version of the Old High German name Griselda with the same badass meaning of “gray fighting maid.”
10. Joan
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As in Joan of Arc—it doesn’t get much more warrior-like than the patron saint of France.
11. Diana
Although this name of Greek and Latin origin means “divine,” it’s also the given name of a comic book superhero famously known as Wonder Woman.
12. Astrid
“Godly strength” and “impulsive” are the meanings of this Scandinavian name…so, er, watch your back.
13. Ramona
Ramona is a name of Spanish and Old German origin that means “mighty protector.” Interpret this however you see fit, but I have my own Ramona and I can say she’s equal parts warrior and peacemaker.
14. Athena
If you didn’t know this already, send a care package to Mount Olympus and hope for the best because Athena is the name that belongs to the famous Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare. In other words, of all the names that mean warrior, this is one you don’t want to mess with.
15. Enyo
This name of Greek origin refers to the mythological female counterpart of Ares, a goddess of war.
16. Andrea
Andrea is a name of Greek origin with some pretty fierce, gender-challenging meanings of “manly,” “virile,” and “courageous warrior.”
17. Ishtar
Ishtar is a name of Arabic origin that represents the Babylonian goddess of love, fertility and war.
18. Amina
This name of Arabic origin meaning “truthful” belonged to a Nigerian queen who was the first warrior woman to lead an army in a male-dominated society.
19. Kenna
“Fire-born” and “greatest champion” are the meanings of this fierce name of Welsh and Scottish origin.
20. Philomena
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This name of Greek origin is up for interpretation, since it can be translated to “courageous lover,” or “lover of strength.” So, she’ll either be a warrior or date one?
21. Victoria
A classic and oh-so powerful Latin name that means (unsurprisingly) “victory” and “winner.”
22. Deborah
Here, a throwback name (it was most popular from 1950 to 1970) that has Hebrew origins and a meaning of “bee.” The warrior ties come from an Old Testament story that involved Debora protecting the Israelites by forming an army and defeating the Canaanites.
23. Matilda
Matilda is an Anglicized form of a Germanic name that means “mighty in battle.” And let’s just say the proof is in the Roald Dahl pudding .
24. Rika
Though there are multiple origins for this too-cool-for-school name, I’m partial to the Norse one: “a woman who will stay forever strong.”
25. Alexandra
“Defender of mankind” is the fierce meaning of this popular feminine name of Greek origin.
26. Sigrid
This name of Scandinavian and Norse origin is a feminine moniker that means “beautiful victory.”
27. Colette
A decidedly soft and romantic sounding name for a warrior, but don’t be fooled—this French name has a powerful meaning of “victory for the people.”
28. Freya
In Scandinavian lore, Freya is the goddess of sex, war and death. (Look out for those teen years.)
29. Martine
Martine, the feminine form of Martin, is a name of French and Latin origin with close ties to Mars, the god of war in Roman mythology, and a meaning to match: “warlike.”
30. Lova
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It might sound, well, lova-ly, but this feminine Swedish moniker actually has an intimidating meaning of “famous warrior.”
31. Armina
This girl’s name of Germanic origin has a meaning of “soldier” and “maiden warrior.”
Baby Boy Names That Mean Warrior
32. Louis
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This sweet-sounding classic name has French and German origins and a fierce meaning of “famed warrior.”
33. Oscar
Another timeless pick—this name of Irish and English origin has multiple meanings that include “God spear,” “dear lover,” and “champion warrior.”
This popular Irish name means “strong-willed warrior” and “protector.” It’s also got plenty of star power thanks to Liam Neeson.
36. Aidan
Aidan is a name of Gaelic origin with ties to Irish mythology and a meaning that suggests a warrior spirit: “the fiery one.”
37. Gunner
You’d be hard pressed to find a more warrior-like name than this moniker of German and Old Norse origin, which means “brave and bold warrior” and “battle of truth.”
38. Evander
This name of Greek and Scottish origin has meanings of “good man” and “bow warrior,” respectively. It also has ties to a hero from Greek mythology who founded Rome.
39. Milo
Milo has multiple origins and meanings, but the Old Germanic and Latin translation is “soldier.”
40. Owen
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This Welsh name goes way back (think: Medieval times) and has a meaning of “young warrior” and “well-born.”
41. Zander
Or Xander, if you prefer. This name of Greek origin is derived from Alexander and has a like meaning of “defender of man.”
42. Harvey
Harvey has French, German, Celtic and English origins, but just one meaning: “battle worthy.”
43. Ares
The God of War in Greek mythology. Need we say more?
44. Ezra
Ezra is a name of Hebrew origin with a sweet sound and meanings—”to aid” and “to protect”— that suggest the softer side of a warrior.
45. Fenrir
In Norse mythology Fenrir was a ferocious, murderous wolf…so if you want to inspire a fighting spirit in your baby, this one fits the bill. (Just be careful what you wish for.)
46. Delaney
This name of Irish origin might not sound so intimidating, but don’t be fooled; it means “dark challenger.”
47. Mark
A plenty common name of Latin origin that’s got office buddy vibes that belie its intense meaning of “God of war.”
48. Dustin
This British name has ties to the God of Thunder in Norse mythology, Thor, and a meaning to match: “thunderstone.”
49. Ragnar
This Scandinavian name has Norse origins and a fierce Viking meaning of “warrior” and “judgment.”
50. Larkin
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“Fierce” and “rough” are the meanings of this Irish name. Decidedly good qualities for a warrior, no?
51. Gideon
A military leader and judge in the Old Testament whose name has a Hebrew meaning of “great warrior.”
52. Troy
This name of English and Irish origin meaning “foot soldier” conjures up images of the Trojan War.
53. Ryder
This Old English occupational name means “horseman” and refers to a mounted soldier.
54. Thorin
Another Scandinavian name derived from Norse Mythology, specifically from Thor (i.e., the God of Thunder).
55. Anakin
You might recognize this American name from Star Wars . Unsurprisingly, it means “warrior.”
56. Caden
In Welsh, this melodic moniker means “spirit of battle.”
57. Luther
This imposing name has German origins and a meaning of “army of the people.”
58. Clancy
Clancy is an Irish name with a fiery meaning of “red-haired warrior.”
59. Koa
This short, sweet and melodic name has Hawaiian origins and a powerful meaning of “warrior” and “valiant one.”
60. Walter
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An Old High German name with vintage charm and a meaning of “army commander.”
61. Marco
The Italian take on Mark that similarly gets its meaning from the Roman God of War, Mars.
62. Murphy
A decidedly friendly sounding Irish name with a powerful meaning of “sea warrior.”
63. Duncan
This adorable Scottish name has a surprisingly fearsome meaning of “dark warrior.”
64. Ptolemy
Pronounced TAH-leh-mee. This one is an Ancient Greek classic with a meaning of “warlike.”
65. Harbin
Harbin has Old French and German roots and a meaning of “illustrious warrior.”
Gender Neutral Baby Names That Mean Warrior
66. Harlow
This gender-neutral name of English origin has a topographical meaning that’s far from snoozy: “army hill.”
67. Casey
“Vigilant” and “brave” are the meanings of this name of Irish origin, which was originally a surname but has since evolved into a gender-neutral favorite.
68. Kelly
Another Irish name—Kelly rose to popularity in the late 70s as a girl’s name stateside, but it’s actually a unisex moniker that means “war.”
69. Sacha
This name of French and Slavic origin has a lofty meaning of “defender of humankind.”
70. Peyton
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Also spelled Payton, this is an Old English name that means “fighting man’s estate.”
71. Kimball
Kimball is technically a masculine name, but since you can shorten it to Kim, I think it can easily go both ways. It has Welsh and English origins and a meaning of “war chief.”
72. Vigga
This Danish name is a feminine one, but if you swap the ‘a’ on the end for an ‘o,’ it’s a boy’s name, too. Either way it means “war” and “victory.”
73. Feeney
Feeney is the unisex, Anglicized form of Gaelic name meaning “warrior.”
74. Chanda
This gender neutral name has numerous origins and just as many meanings. In Sanskrit it means “fierce and passionate,” and in one Zambian tribe it means “fort” or “fortress.”
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