75 Names That Mean Warrior for a Kid Who Comes Out Kicking

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.”

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.

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.”

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.”

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.”

34. Bane

Here, a strong sounding one syllable moniker with a meaning of “glorious defender.”

35. Liam

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.”

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.”

“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.”

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.”

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.”

75. Fallon

Here, a gender-neutral Irish moniker that means “descendent of the leader” and “warrior.”