English Boy Names That Mean Bravery
English boy names that mean bravery often trace back to Old Germanic and Norse words for spear, warrior, and lion, turned into names for a fearless son.
Names209
OriginEnglish
MeaningBravery
GenderBoy
Most English boy names that mean bravery didn't start out as English at all. They arrived through Old Germanic and Norse warrior culture, where a father's hope for his son was baked directly into the sounds of his name — spear, lion, courage — long before English existed as its own language.
Not every name here inherited its boldness from an old root word, though. Rome borrows its grandness from a city; Krew respells 'crew' into something sturdier; and Kase and Kace lean on a short, confident K-sound as much as on any single settled meaning.
Where English Boy Names That Mean Bravery Get Their Spear
Three names on this list share the exact same Old Germanic building blocks: gar for spear, and hard for brave or strong. Gerard means brave with the spear, and Garrett — its own medieval descendant — carries the same spear-strength meaning. Gary shortens that root into one easy syllable, meaning spear ruler or spear brave. Gunner comes from a different branch, the Norse warrior name Gunnar, but lands on the same battle-ready ground.
Lions, Boars, and a Name That Simply Means Courage
Other names get at bravery through image rather than etymology. Lenny, short for Leonard, literally means brave lion. Everette means brave as a wild boar, once the emblem of fierce courage in old Germanic culture. And Valor skips metaphor altogether — it's the English word for courage itself, used as a first name.
Names List
Rome#452 in the U.S.From the name of the ancient city Roma, used directly as a given name; the city's own etymology is debatePronounced ROHM▶Gunner#506 in the U.S.English occupational/word name from 'gunner' (one who operates a gun), but also an anglicized form of thePronounced GUN-er▶Garrett#564 in the U.S.Spear strength; an English surname and given name derived from the Germanic Gerard, meaning 'spear' + 'haPronounced GAIR-it▶Krew#601 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling variant of English crew, meaning a group of people working together; used as a modern gPronounced KROO▶Ricky#949 in the U.S.Diminutive of Richard, from Old High German Ricohard, composed of ric meaning ruler, power, or king and hPronounced RIK-ee▶Kase#964 in the U.S.Bold; variant of Case, from Old French casse (container, case) or Irish Gaelic Cathasach (vigilant) via CPronounced KAYSS▶Kace#999 in the U.S.Bold; vigilant; a K-spelling variant of Case or Casey, from Irish Gaelic Cathasach (vigilant) or Old FrenPronounced KAYSS▶Gary#1130 in the U.S.Spear ruler; from Germanic Garhard (gar: spear + hard: brave, hardy) or a short form of names containing Pronounced GAIR-ee▶Lenny#1372 in the U.S.Brave lion; diminutive of LeonardPronounced LEN-ee▶Valor#1463 in the U.S.Courage, bravery, heroic valorPronounced VAL-or▶Gerard#1529 in the U.S.Brave with the spear (Germanic ger 'spear' + hard 'brave')Pronounced juh-RARD▶Everette#1576 in the U.S.Brave as a wild boarPronounced EV-uh-ret▶Richie#1798 in the U.S.Brave ruler (pet form of Richard)Pronounced RIHCH-ee▶Kurt#2103 in the U.S.Brave counselPronounced KERRT▶Riker#2145 in the U.S.Brave rulerPronounced REEK-ehr▶Braven#2368 in the U.S.Brave one; from English brave (courageous, bold, from Old French brave: courageous, from Latin barbarus oPronounced BRAY-ven▶Dru#2373 in the U.S.Strong; brave; a short form of Drew (from Andrew: defender of men) or an independent name from English drPronounced DROO▶Hardy#2566 in the U.S.Bold, brave, courageous.Pronounced HAR-dih▶Everhett#2751 in the U.S.Brave boarPronounced EHV-uh-riht▶Trayce#2984 in the U.S.A creative respelling of Tracy or Trace, from the Norman French place name Tracey meaning brave or from TPronounced TRAYS▶Brave#3329 in the U.S.Courageous, fearless; the English adjective from Italian/French brave, used as a virtue namePronounced BRAYV▶Emerick#3464 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Germanic Emmerich — elements debated among 'work-ruler', 'brave ruler', and 'home rulePronounced EM-ə-rik▶Emersyn#3533 in the U.S.Modern -syn respelling of Emerson, 'son of Emery' — from Germanic Emery, 'brave, powerful' / 'ruler of woPronounced EH-mer-sin▶Lion#3643 in the U.S.From the English word lion — Latin leo — 'lion'; also a form of Leon/Lyon, the courage-and-strength animaPronounced LY-ən▶Emmerson#3708 in the U.S.Double-m spelling of Emerson — 'son of Emery' — from Germanic Emery, 'brave, powerful' / 'ruler of work'Pronounced EH-mer-sun▶Burnard#3709 in the U.S.Burnard is a spelling variant of Bernard, from the Germanic elements bern, 'bear,' and hard, 'brave' or 'Pronounced ber-NARD▶Ellard#3722 in the U.S.Ellard is an English surname that descends from a Germanic personal name, usually explained as combining Pronounced EL-erd▶Rhyatt#3750 in the U.S.Modern Rh- styling blending Wyatt ('brave in war') with the Ryatt/Riot sound; no single fixed rootPronounced RY-ət▶Barnet#3866 in the U.S.Barnet is an English surname and place name, from the Old English 'baernet,' land cleared by burning off Pronounced BAR-net▶Rich#4039 in the U.S.Short form of Richard — Germanic ric, 'ruler, power', plus hard, 'brave, strong' — 'powerful ruler'Pronounced RICH▶Ryat#4041 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Wyatt ('brave in war') and the word 'riot'; no single fixed rootPronounced RY-ət▶Ferrel#4175 in the U.S.Ferrel is a spelling of the Irish surname Ferrell, itself from the Gaelic Fearghal, joining fear (man) anPronounced FAIR-uhl▶Brixx#4198 in the U.S.Modern double-x coinage echoing Brix/Brick and the bold X- name trend; no single fixed rootPronounced BRIKS▶Delvin#4208 in the U.S.Linked to Delwin ('proud/good friend') or Irish Devlin ('fierce courage'); also 'from the dale'; routes lPronounced DEL-vin▶Rhyett#4389 in the U.S.Modern coinage blending Rhett ('advice') and Wyatt ('brave in war'); no single fixed rootPronounced RY-ət▶Tiger#4399 in the U.S.From the word tiger — Greek tigris (via Latin) — the great striped cat; a symbol of power and couragePronounced TY-gər▶Jaret#4469 in the U.S.Spelling of Jarrett/Garrett — from Germanic Gerard, 'spear-brave', or Gerald, 'spear-ruler'; routes layerPronounced JAIR-ət▶Barnie#4483 in the U.S.Barnie is a variant of Barney, itself a pet form of either Barnabas, an Aramaic name meaning 'son of encoPronounced BAR-nee▶Rogue#4520 in the U.S.From the word rogue — of uncertain origin, 'a wanderer, scoundrel, maverick' — a bold, independent spiritPronounced ROHG▶Mallard#4704 in the U.S.The English word for the common wild duck, from Old French malart. It is also an established English and Pronounced MAL-erd▶Jarrell#4759 in the U.S.From a surname related to Gerald/Gerard — Germanic, 'spear-ruler' or 'spear-brave'; routes layeredPronounced jə-REL▶Jerrell#4947 in the U.S.From a surname related to Gerald/Gerard — Germanic, 'spear-ruler' or 'spear-brave'; routes layeredPronounced jə-REL▶Nation#4975 in the U.S.From the word nation — Latin natio, 'a people, a race; a being born together'; a bold word-namePronounced NAY-shən▶Rocker#4999 in the U.S.From the word rocker — 'one who rocks; a rock musician, a fan of rock music' (a bold modern word-name)Pronounced ROK-ər▶Syx#5017 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Six — the number six (Old English siex); a bold modern coinage (possibly a 'sixth child' maPronounced SIKS▶Cord#5080 in the U.S.Short form of Cordell ('a cord-maker') or Conrad ('bold counsel'); also the word 'cord' (a rope/bond); roPronounced KORD▶Kensley#5147 in the U.S.From an English place-name/surname — Old English, 'Cyne's meadow' or 'the royal/bold one's clearing'; herPronounced KENZ-lee▶Lyfe#5158 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Life — from Old English lif, 'life, living, existence' (a bold word-name)Pronounced LYFE▶Bernis#5175 in the U.S.Bernis is a rare early-American name, here given to boys. It most likely reflects a masculine use or respPronounced BUR-nis▶Bex#5249 in the U.S.A modern short name — a Bec(k)- short form (Beckett, 'beehive/stream'; or Rebecca), with a bold -x; here Pronounced BEKS▶Howie#5288 in the U.S.Pet form of Howard — from Germanic, 'high guardian; brave heart' (hu, 'heart/mind', plus ward, 'guardian'Pronounced HOW-ee▶Ryley#5387 in the U.S.-y- spelling of Riley — from Old English, 'the rye clearing', or Irish, 'valiant, courageous'; here for bPronounced RY-lee▶Rylie#5388 in the U.S.-lie spelling of Riley — from Old English, 'the rye clearing', or Irish, 'valiant, courageous'; predominaPronounced RY-lee▶Evryn#5496 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Evren ('the universe, the cosmos', Turkish) and Everett/Evelyn ('wished-for child; Pronounced EV-rin▶Bernerd#5681 in the U.S.Bernerd is a spelling variant of Bernard, from the Germanic bern, 'bear,' and hard, 'brave, hardy,' so 'bPronounced BUR-nurd▶Cort#5688 in the U.S.A short form of Conrad ('bold counsel', Germanic) or Courtney; also echoes the word 'court'; routes layerPronounced KORT▶Venture#5856 in the U.S.From the word venture — from Latin adventura, 'about to happen; an undertaking'; 'a bold or daring undertPronounced VEN-chər▶Andrews#5898 in the U.S.From the English surname Andrews — 'son of Andrew' (Andrew, from Greek, 'manly, brave')Pronounced AN-drooz▶Cruise#5943 in the U.S.From the Irish/English surname Cruise/Cruse — variously 'fierce, bold' (Norman cruus) and 'a cross/crucibPronounced KROOZ▶Dickey#6061 in the U.S.Dickey is an affectionate pet form of Richard, built on the old nickname Dick with a friendly -ey ending.Pronounced DIK-ee▶Kenrick#6308 in the U.S.From Old English/Welsh, variously 'a royal ruler' (cyne, 'royal', plus ric, 'ruler') and 'a bold chief; aPronounced KEN-rik▶Kimball#6312 in the U.S.From the Welsh Cynbel — variously 'a war chief; a chief of warriors' and 'bold, brave' (cyn, 'chief', pluPronounced KIM-bəl▶Legendary#6324 in the U.S.From the word legendary — 'famous, celebrated; heroic, the stuff of legend' (from Latin legenda, 'things Pronounced LEJ-ən-dair-ee▶Burney#6377 in the U.S.Burney is a surname taken up as a first name; it is generally traced either to Bernard (Germanic 'brave aPronounced BUR-nee▶Ryleigh#6387 in the U.S.A -leigh spelling of Riley — variously 'the rye clearing' (Old English ryge, 'rye', plus leah, 'a clearinPronounced RY-lee▶Hardie#6422 in the U.S.An early-1900s spelling of Hardy, from a Middle English nickname/surname meaning 'bold, brave, hardy,' ulPronounced HAR-dee▶Dicky#6502 in the U.S.Dicky is an affectionate diminutive of Richard, the Germanic name from ric ('ruler, power') and hard ('brPronounced DIK-ee▶Everitt#6548 in the U.S.A spelling of Everett — from the Germanic Eberhard, 'brave/strong as a wild boar' (eber, 'a boar', plus hPronounced EV-er-it▶Hardyn#6574 in the U.S.A spelling of Harden/Hardin — from Old English, variously 'the hare's valley' (hara, 'a hare', plus denu,Pronounced HAR-din▶Kim#6643 in the U.S.Variously the Vietnamese kim, 'gold; metal', a Korean family name, and a short form of Kimball ('war chiePronounced KIM▶Richardson#6721 in the U.S.From an English surname, 'son of Richard' — Richard, from the Germanic ric, 'power; rule', plus hard, 'brPronounced RICH-erd-sun▶Kedrick#7026 in the U.S.A spelling echoing Cedric (variously 'bounty; loved; a chief') and Kendrick ('bold ruler; royal power; chPronounced KED-rik▶Garett#7037 in the U.S.A respelling of Garrett, itself from Gerald ('spear-rule') or Gerard ('spear-brave'), of Germanic roots. Pronounced GAIR-et▶Pruitt#7129 in the U.S.From an English surname of French origin — from preux, 'brave; valiant; gallant' (hence 'the little bravePronounced PROO-it▶Thunder#7185 in the U.S.From the word thunder — 'the loud rumbling that follows lightning'; a bold nature/word-name; we note the Pronounced THUN-der▶Averett#7276 in the U.S.A form/spelling of Everett — from the Germanic Eberhard, 'brave/strong as a wild boar' (eber, 'wild boar'Pronounced AV-uh-ret▶Courage#7313 in the U.S.From the English word courage, 'bravery; the strength to face danger' (from Old French corage, from LatinPronounced KUR-ij▶Burnie#7424 in the U.S.Burnie began as an affectionate short form of Bernard, from the Germanic bern 'bear' and hard 'brave, harPronounced BUR-nee▶Kendrixx#7486 in the U.S.A stylized spelling of Kendrick — variously from Old English Cyneric, 'royal ruler; bold power', and WelsPronounced KEN-driks▶Everet#7900 in the U.S.A spelling of Everett — from the Old English/Germanic, 'brave/strong as a wild boar' (eofor, 'boar', + hePronounced EV-ur-et▶Everrett#7901 in the U.S.A spelling of Everett — from the Old English/Germanic, 'brave/strong as a wild boar' (eofor, 'boar', + hePronounced EV-ur-et▶Harding#7922 in the U.S.From the Old English, 'son of the brave/hardy one' (heard, 'brave; hardy', + the -ing suffix, 'son of'); Pronounced HAR-ding▶Havoc#7925 in the U.S.From the English word havoc, 'havoc; chaos; widespread destruction; great upheaval' (from Old French havoPronounced HAV-uk▶Kendrik#8010 in the U.S.A spelling of Kendrick — from the Old English/Welsh, variously 'a royal/bold ruler' (cyne, 'royal', + ricPronounced KEN-drik▶Ricke#8248 in the U.S.Ricke is an unusual spelling of Ricky, the everyday short form of Richard. Richard comes from Germanic elPronounced RIK-ee▶Behren#8332 in the U.S.Behren reads as a modern surname-styled boys' name. It echoes the German surname Behrens/Behrend, a patroPronounced BAIR-en▶Jeret#8425 in the U.S.Jeret is a variant of Jarrett or Garrett, English surnames that grew from the medieval Germanic name GeraPronounced JEHR-it▶Jerard#8493 in the U.S.Jerard is a phonetic spelling of Gerard (and a cousin of Jared), from Germanic 'ger' ('spear') and 'hard'Pronounced juh-RARD▶Embry#8493 in the U.S.An English surname — variously from the Old English Emanberie, 'a flat/level stronghold', and linked to EPronounced EM-bree▶Emersen#8495 in the U.S.A spelling of Emerson — an English surname, 'the son of Emery' (from the Germanic Emery, 'brave/powerful Pronounced EM-er-sun▶Evrett#8507 in the U.S.Evrett is a modern spelling of Everett, an English surname from the Germanic personal name Eberhard - ebePronounced EV-rit▶Barnard#8583 in the U.S.Barnard is a variant of Bernard, from the Germanic bern, 'bear', and hard, 'brave' or 'hardy', giving thePronounced BAR-nerd▶Hilliard#8706 in the U.S.Hilliard comes from a Germanic personal name and later surname built from 'hild', 'battle', and 'hard', 'Pronounced HIL-yard▶Bravery#9075 in the U.S.From the English word bravery, 'courage; fearlessness; boldness in facing danger' (a virtue-name); we notPronounced BRAY-vuh-ree▶Dennard#9082 in the U.S.Dennard is an English and Norman surname believed to derive from a Germanic personal name built from elemPronounced DEN-erd▶Dervin#9116 in the U.S.A form of Derwin/Durwin, from Old English deor + wine, 'dear friend' (or 'dear; brave friend'). A documenPronounced DUR-vin▶Dickie#9119 in the U.S.Dickie is a pet form of Richard, from the Germanic elements ric ('ruler; power') and hard ('brave; strongPronounced DIK-ee▶Crash#9134 in the U.S.From the word crash, 'a sudden loud collision' — used as a bold nickname connoting energy and daring; we Pronounced KRASH▶Curt#9137 in the U.S.A short form of Curtis ('courteous; refined', from the Old French curteis) and a spelling of Kurt (a GermPronounced KURT▶Keyandre#9370 in the U.S.Keyandre is a modern African American coinage that pairs the fashionable Key- opening with Andre, the FrePronounced kee-AHN-dray▶Kendryck#9417 in the U.S.A spelling of Kendrick — variously from the Welsh Cynwrig ('chief hero; royal ruler') and the English 'boPronounced KEN-drik▶Gerod#9501 in the U.S.Gerod is a spelling variant in the Jarrod/Gerald family. Jarrod is itself a form of Gerald or Garrett, frPronounced JAIR-ud▶Ric#9518 in the U.S.Ric is a trimmed spelling of Rick, the everyday short form of Richard (and its Spanish twin Ricardo). RicPronounced RIK▶Tadd#9545 in the U.S.Tadd is a stylized, doubled spelling of Tad. Tad is usually a short form of Thaddeus, the New Testament aPronounced TAD▶Rhiley#9652 in the U.S.A spelling of Riley — variously from the Gaelic O Raghailligh, 'a courageous/valiant one', and the EnglisPronounced RY-lee▶Whyatt#9691 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Wyatt, from an Old English/Norman root meaning 'brave in war; hardy warrior' (wig,Pronounced WY-ut▶Valiant#9778 in the U.S.From the English word valiant — from the Latin valere, 'to be strong', hence 'brave; courageous; heroic';Pronounced VAL-yunt▶Andie#9922 in the U.S.A short, friendly form of Andrew (from Greek 'andreios', 'manly, brave') or of Andrea. It usually reads uPronounced AN-dee▶Andhy#9989 in the U.S.Andhy is a respelling of Andy, the familiar short form of Andrew, or of the Spanish Andres. Andrew comes Pronounced AN-dee▶Brazen#10019 in the U.S.From the English word brazen — 'bold; fearless; unashamed' (originally 'made of brass', from the Old EnglPronounced BRAY-zen▶Everard#10127 in the U.S.Everard comes from the Old Germanic Eberhard, joining eber ('wild boar') with hard ('brave, strong, hardyPronounced EV-er-ard▶Jarret#10157 in the U.S.Jarret is a single-t variant of Jarrett, itself a form of the surname Garrett, which descends from the GePronounced JAIR-it▶Gaylord#10158 in the U.S.Gaylord began as a surname from the Old French gaillard, 'lively, brave, high-spirited', which passed intPronounced GAY-lord▶Jerett#10158 in the U.S.Jerett is a respelling of Jarrett, itself a variant of Garrett, which descends from Gerard, from the GermPronounced JEHR-it▶Kennard#10265 in the U.S.Kennard is an Old English name and surname, generally read as 'bold guardian' or 'strong and brave' (fromPronounced KEN-nard▶Lakendrick#10450 in the U.S.A modern given name blending the La- prefix with Kendrick, an English/Welsh name variously 'bold/royal poPronounced lah-KEN-drik▶Marvelous#10504 in the U.S.The English word Marvelous, 'wonderful; causing wonder; astonishing,' used as an aspirational virtue namePronounced MAR-vuh-lus▶Master#10505 in the U.S.The English word Master, from the Latin magister, 'one in command; teacher; a skilled expert' — also a trPronounced MAS-tur▶Wiatt#10577 in the U.S.Wiatt is a respelling of Wyatt, an English surname that grew from the medieval given name Wyot or Guyat, Pronounced WY-uht▶Reshard#10612 in the U.S.A modern respelling/reworking of Richard, from the Germanic ric, 'ruler,' and hard, 'brave; strong' — 'stPronounced ruh-SHARD▶Rhylee#10650 in the U.S.A stylized spelling of Riley — from an English place name 'rye clearing/meadow' or the Irish Ó RaghallaigPronounced RY-lee▶Theory#10763 in the U.S.From the English word theory, 'a system of ideas or explanation,' from Greek theoria, 'contemplation.' A Pronounced THEER-ee▶Trigger#10783 in the U.S.From the English word trigger, 'a lever that sets something off,' also a famous horse's name (Roy Rogers'Pronounced TRIH-ger▶Trooper#10784 in the U.S.From the English word trooper, 'a soldier' or, affectionately, 'a steadfast, uncomplaining person.' A bolPronounced TROO-per▶Wild#10819 in the U.S.Wild is an English word name — 'untamed; free; natural,' from Old English wilde. A bold, free-spirited moPronounced WYLD▶Wraith#10823 in the U.S.Wraith is an English/Scots word for 'a ghost; an apparition,' of uncertain older origin. As a given name Pronounced RAYTH▶Wyze#10829 in the U.S.Wyze is a modern respelling of the English word 'wise' ('having good judgment; learned'), used as a bold Pronounced WYZE▶Zero#10875 in the U.S.The English word and number zero, used as a striking word-name. From the Arabic sifr ('empty') via ItaliaPronounced ZEER-oh▶Andor#10994 in the U.S.Andor is a Hungarian form of Andrew (Greek 'manly, brave') or Andreas/Antal. Separately it is known from Pronounced AN-dor▶Andrian#10995 in the U.S.Andrian reads as a variant blending Adrian ('from Hadria,' a town in northern Italy) with Andrew/Andrei (Pronounced AN-dree-un▶Anner#10999 in the U.S.Anner reads as a short surname-style name, most plausibly a variant of Anders/Ander (from Andrew, 'manly,Pronounced AN-er▶Archy#11009 in the U.S.Archy is a pet form of Archie, itself short for Archibald, from Germanic 'ercan' ('genuine, precious') anPronounced AR-chee▶Ecko#11102 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Echo — a returning sound — from the Greek nymph Echo of myth; also known as a streetPronounced EK-oh▶Fernie#11118 in the U.S.Fernie is generally a pet form of Ferdinand or Fernando, both from the Germanic elements 'fardi' (journeyPronounced FUR-nee▶Garrette#11141 in the U.S.Garrette is an -ette spelling of Garrett, the English surname and given name that grew from the medieval Pronounced GAIR-uht▶Gerrad#11151 in the U.S.Gerrad is a variant spelling in the Jarrad and Gerard family. Gerard comes from the Germanic ger, 'spear,Pronounced JEHR-uhd▶Dagger#11181 in the U.S.The English word dagger, 'a short pointed blade,' used as a bold, edgy word-name. No traditional given-naPronounced DAG-ur▶Dusten#11256 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Dustin, from the Old Norse Thorsteinn, 'Thor's stone,' often read as 'brave warriorPronounced DUS-tin▶Gerrard#11289 in the U.S.An English surname and given name, a form of Gerard, from the Germanic elements ger ('spear') and hard ('Pronounced JER-ard▶Everen#11307 in the U.S.Everen reads as a modern respelling in the Everett/Everen family (from Old English Eoforheard, 'brave/strPronounced EV-ur-un▶Famous#11323 in the U.S.From the English word 'famous' — widely known, renowned, celebrated (via Latin fama, 'fame; report'). A mPronounced FAY-muss▶Hillard#11327 in the U.S.Hillard is a variant of Hilliard, an English surname from the Germanic personal name Hildeweard or HildehPronounced HIL-erd▶Hawke#11389 in the U.S.From the English word hawk, a keen-eyed bird of prey, and the surname Hawke; used as a bold, single-beat Pronounced HAWK▶Ice#11413 in the U.S.An English word name from 'ice' — frozen water — used as a bold, modern nickname-style name suggesting coPronounced EYESS▶Farrel#11446 in the U.S.Farrel is a variant of Farrell, an Anglicized Irish surname from O Fearghail, 'descendant of Fearghal', aPronounced FAIR-ul▶Jerret#11479 in the U.S.Jerret is a spelling of Jarrett, a surname-turned-first-name from Garrett, itself a medieval form of GeraPronounced JAIR-it▶Kaliber#11600 in the U.S.A respelling of the word Caliber ('quality; degree of excellence; the bore of a gun,' ultimately from an Pronounced KAL-ih-bur▶Keene#11612 in the U.S.From the English surname Keene, from Old English cene, 'keen; sharp; brave; bold' (and sometimes a place-Pronounced KEEN▶Kidd#11685 in the U.S.From the English word and surname Kidd, tied to 'kid' (a young goat) or a nickname. As a given name it rePronounced KID▶Kilo#11688 in the U.S.From the word kilo, the metric prefix for 'thousand' (from Greek khilioi) and the radio code word for thePronounced KEE-loh▶Krown#11709 in the U.S.A respelling of Crown, the word for a monarch's headpiece and a symbol of royalty and honor. As a given nPronounced KROWN▶Leandrew#11710 in the U.S.Leandrew reads as a blend of Lee or Leander (Greek, 'lion-man') with Andrew (Greek, 'manly, brave'), a coPronounced lee-AN-droo▶Lenni#11743 in the U.S.Lenni reads as a short, friendly pet form of names like Leonard ('brave lion') or Lennox ('elm grove'), uPronounced LEN-ee▶Lennie#11744 in the U.S.Lennie is a familiar English pet form of Leonard, from the Germanic elements meaning 'brave lion,' also tPronounced LEN-ee▶Richey#11798 in the U.S.Richey is a diminutive spelling of Richard, and also an established English and Scottish surname formed tPronounced RICH-ee▶Mighty#11837 in the U.S.A modern English word name from 'mighty' — 'powerful; strong; formidable.' Chosen as a bold virtue-style Pronounced MY-tee▶Race#11956 in the U.S.From the English word 'race,' a contest of speed or a swift current; also a surname. As a name it's a fasPronounced RAYS▶Richy#11999 in the U.S.A friendly pet form of Richard, from Germanic ric ('ruler; power') + hard ('brave; hardy') - 'brave rulerPronounced RICH-ee▶Ripper#12004 in the U.S.An English word and nickname - 'one who rips,' and in slang 'something excellent; a great success' - usedPronounced RIP-ur▶Roc#12010 in the U.S.A trimmed spelling of Rock ('strength; a boulder') and a short form of Rocco ('rest'); it also echoes thePronounced ROK▶Savage#12067 in the U.S.Savage is an English word-name meaning 'wild; untamed; fierce,' from the Old French sauvage. As a bold, mPronounced SAV-ij▶Zeandre#12120 in the U.S.Zeandre is a modern coinage joining a Ze- prefix to Andre, the French form of Andrew from the Greek andrePronounced zee-AHN-dray▶Teancum#12149 in the U.S.A scriptural name from the Book of Mormon, borne by a courageous military captain who defended his peoplePronounced tee-AN-kum▶Trophy#12183 in the U.S.Trophy is an English vocabulary word used as a given name, meaning 'a trophy or prize awarded for victoryPronounced TROH-fee▶Wyett#12224 in the U.S.A spelling of Wyatt, from a medieval English surname derived from the given name Wigheard, 'brave in war'Pronounced WY-ut▶Young#12279 in the U.S.Young is chiefly an English surname from Old English geong, 'young', used to distinguish a younger personPronounced YUNG▶Armour#12297 in the U.S.From the English word and surname Armour, 'protective covering; defensive gear' (via Old French armure, fPronounced AR-mur▶Ande#12423 in the U.S.Ande reads as a short form or spelling of Andy (from Andrew, 'manly; brave') or a clip of Anderson; it maPronounced AN-dee▶Deiondre#12482 in the U.S.Deiondre is a coined American name that layers the fashionable De-/Dei- prefix onto a base like Deandre/APronounced dee-ON-dray▶Aundre#12488 in the U.S.Aundre is a variant spelling of Andre, the French/English form of Andrew, from the Greek andreios ('manlyPronounced AWN-dray▶Dillard#12555 in the U.S.Dillard is an English surname adopted as a first name, most likely from a medieval personal name in the DPronounced DIL-erd▶Charter#12617 in the U.S.Charter is a word name and occasional surname, from 'charter' — a formal grant or founding document (via Pronounced CHAR-tur▶Cobalt#12651 in the U.S.A word-name from the metallic element cobalt and its deep-blue pigment, from German 'Kobold' (a goblin blPronounced KOH-bawlt▶Crow#12665 in the U.S.A word-name from 'crow', the clever black bird, from Old English 'crawe'. A bold nature-and-bird name, alPronounced KROH▶Dickson#12684 in the U.S.Dickson is a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Dick,' Dick being the old pet form of Richard. Richard coPronounced DIK-sun▶Dillinger#12687 in the U.S.A surname of English/German origin, best known from the Depression-era outlaw John Dillinger. Noted neutrPronounced DIL-in-jur▶Evertt#12740 in the U.S.Evertt is a variant spelling of Everett, an English surname from the Germanic personal name Everard/EberhPronounced EV-ert▶Dreu#12772 in the U.S.Dreu reads as a French-flavored respelling of Drew — itself a short form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas, 'Pronounced DROO▶Dynasty#12779 in the U.S.Dynasty is the English word for a succession of rulers from one family (from Greek dynastes, 'ruler, lordPronounced DY-nuh-stee▶Eagle#12781 in the U.S.Eagle is the English word for the great bird of prey, a symbol of strength, vision and freedom. As a givePronounced EE-gul▶Earth#12783 in the U.S.Earth is the English word for our planet and for the soil or ground (Old English eorthe). As a given namePronounced URTH▶Emmery#12812 in the U.S.Emmery is a spelling of Emery, from the Germanic Emmerich, 'work-power' or 'brave; ruler.' Emery is unisePronounced EM-uh-ree▶Erol#12864 in the U.S.Erol is a Turkish given name understood as 'be brave' or 'be valiant', from er, 'brave man', and ol, 'be'Pronounced EHR-ol▶Furious#12874 in the U.S.Furious is an English word ('fierce, raging, intense') used as a bold, unusual given name. It is not a trPronounced FYOOR-ee-uhs▶Gambit#12878 in the U.S.Gambit is an English word for a bold opening move in chess or a calculated risk; it is also the name of aPronounced GAM-bit▶Emerie#12898 in the U.S.A spelling of Emery, from a Germanic name blending amal ('work; labor') and ric ('ruler; power') — 'work-Pronounced EM-uh-ree▶Jerrard#13115 in the U.S.Jerrard is a variant of Gerard, a Germanic name from ger, 'spear', and hard, 'brave, hardy', so 'brave wiPronounced juh-RARD▶Jerritt#13118 in the U.S.Jerritt is a modern respelling of Jarrett or Gerritt, surname-style forms that descend from the medieval Pronounced JEHR-it▶Kazar#13238 in the U.S.Routes uncertain, which we note. Kazar reads in U.S. use as a bold modern coinage; it also echoes the KhaPronounced kuh-ZAR▶Keiandre#13253 in the U.S.A modern American coinage in the Keandre/Deandre family: the Kei- prefix plus Andre, the French form of APronounced kee-AHN-dray▶Lennis#13276 in the U.S.Lennis is a vintage American boys' name of uncertain root, best read as a variant of Dennis (from DionysiPronounced LEN-is▶Lanard#13296 in the U.S.Lanard is a spelling variant of Leonard, sometimes routed through the shorter Lenard. Leonard comes from Pronounced luh-NARD▶Kourage#13332 in the U.S.Kourage is a K- respelling of the English word courage, which came through Old French corage from Latin cPronounced KUR-ij▶Moody#13517 in the U.S.Moody is a surname turned first name, from the Old English modig, 'bold', 'brave' or 'spirited', built onPronounced MOO-dee▶Navir#13594 in the U.S.A modern name usually read against Sanskrit elements — nava ('new') and vira ('hero; brave'), giving somePronounced nuh-VEER▶Notorious#13624 in the U.S.The English adjective notorious, from Latin notorius ('well known'). In modern English it means famous foPronounced noh-TOR-ee-us▶Rhyley#13624 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Riley, which comes either from an English place-name meaning 'rye clearing' or froPronounced RY-lee▶Pressure#13700 in the U.S.The English word pressure, from Latin pressura ('a pressing'). As a name it is a bold modern word-name: fPronounced PRESH-ur▶Raxton#13738 in the U.S.Raxton is a modern American coinage built on the popular -ton ending (Paxton, Braxton, Saxton) with a bolPronounced RAKS-tun▶Sherard#13746 in the U.S.Sherard is an English surname carried as a first name, from a medieval Germanic personal name combining aPronounced SHER-ard▶Richardo#13769 in the U.S.Richardo blends the English Richard with the Spanish Ricardo. Both descend from the Germanic ric ('ruler;Pronounced rih-CHAR-doh▶Rilee#13772 in the U.S.Rilee is a modern spelling of Riley, which has two roots: the Irish surname O Raghallaigh, whose name elePronounced RY-lee▶Riles#13774 in the U.S.Riles reads as a modern clipped form of Riley (Irish 'valiant', or English 'rye clearing'), dressed in thPronounced RYLZ▶Rixon#13782 in the U.S.Rixon is an English surname, generally read as a patronymic — 'son of Rick', from Richard ('brave ruler')Pronounced RIK-sun▶Ryiot#13810 in the U.S.Ryiot is a creative spelling of the English word riot — 'an uproar; a wild disturbance', and colloquiallyPronounced RY-ut▶Wyatte#13972 in the U.S.Wyatte is an -e-added spelling of Wyatt, a medieval English name from Wyot or Guyat, descended from the OPronounced WY-ut▶Warrior#14105 in the U.S.An English word name. A warrior is a fighter or soldier, from Old North French werreier, 'to make war'. IPronounced WAWR-ee-ur▶Vernard#14383 in the U.S.Vernard reads as an early-1900s American blend of Vernon (an English place-surname) and Bernard, from GerPronounced vur-NARD▶EclipseThe English word 'eclipse' used as a name — an astronomical event when one body passes into another's shaPronounced ee-KLIPS▶
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Frequently Asked
Which name in this group literally means 'brave'?
Valor is the most direct — it's simply the English word for courage used as a name. Gerard and Everette come close too, meaning 'brave with the spear' and 'brave as a wild boar.'
Does Ricky mean brave?
Not directly. Ricky is a diminutive of Richard, meaning powerful ruler. It carries the same confident, strong energy as the bravery names on this list, just through rulership rather than courage in battle.