English Girl Names That Mean Warrior
English girl names that mean warrior turn old Anglo-Saxon and Germanic war-words into names gentle enough for a nursery, from crisp surnames to soft childhood nicknames.
Names92
OriginEnglish
MeaningWarrior
GenderGirl
English has been folding war words into girls' names for well over a thousand years, and this page shows two of its favorite ways to do it. Edith is a straight-up Anglo-Saxon compound, while Wyatt and Ryder arrived as English surnames that only became given names much later.
A second pattern runs through Tilly, Mattie, and Tillie, all English pet forms of Matilda, the Germanic 'strength in battle' name. Louella and Lula trace to the same idea by a different road, both rooted in 'famous warrior' by way of Louise.
How English girl names that mean warrior take shape
Edith is the clearest case here: an Old English compound of 'ead' (prosperous) and 'gyth' (war), giving 'prosperous in war,' and worn by English royalty since before the Norman Conquest. Wyatt and Ryder came from a different English habit: turning battle-tied surnames, 'brave in war' and a mounted rider or warrior, into first names, a crossover that has picked up real speed for daughters.
Familiar and unexpected picks on this list
Harlowe comes from an English place name built on Old English words for an army hill or a mounded pile of stones, proof a landscape name can carry the same meaning. Tilly, Mattie, Tillie, and Edie take that same weight and hand it over in a nursery-friendly shape, while Andie keeps a brave, Greek-rooted edge in a tomboyish two syllables, and Payton brings the same spirited, sporty energy to the list without leaning on old war vocabulary at all.
Names List
Payton#440 in the U.S.English surname from an Old English place name meaning 'Pæga's town' or 'fighter's settlement,' transferrPronounced PAY-tun▶Edith#499 in the U.S.From Old English 'Eadgyth,' composed of 'ead' (rich, prosperity, fortune) and 'gyth' (battle, strife), mePronounced EE-dith▶Andie#650 in the U.S.Diminutive of Andrea or Andromeda, ultimately from Greek andros meaning man or warrior; Andrea is the femPronounced AN-dee▶Tilly#885 in the U.S.Short form of Matilda, from Old High German Mahthildis, composed of maht (might, power, strength) and hilPronounced TIL-ee▶Mattie#1057 in the U.S.Gift of God; English pet form of Martha or Matilda; Martha from Aramaic meaning lady or mistress; MatildaPronounced MAT-ee▶Wyatt#1194 in the U.S.Brave in war; from Old English Wīgheard (wig: war + heard: brave, hardy)Pronounced WY-ut▶Tillie#1236 in the U.S.Strength in battle; English pet form of Matilda or Ottilie, from Germanic Mahtildis (maht: strength + hilPronounced TIL-ee▶Ryder#1332 in the U.S.Mounted warrior, one who rides a horsePronounced RYE-der▶Louella#1489 in the U.S.an English coinage blending Lou/Louise (from Germanic 'famous warrior') with Ella, popularized in the latPronounced loo-EL-uh▶Harlowe#1684 in the U.S.From the English place name/surname Harlow, from Old English elements meaning 'army hill' or 'heap-of-stoPronounced HAR-loh▶Edie#1762 in the U.S.Diminutive of Edith, from Old English 'ead' ('riches, prosperity') and 'gyth' ('war'), i.e. 'prosperous/rPronounced EE-dee▶Lula#1958 in the U.S.Pet form of Louise/Luella, ultimately from Germanic elements meaning 'famous warrior'.Pronounced LOO-luh▶Finnley#1979 in the U.S.White warriorPronounced FIHN-lee▶Lou#2541 in the U.S.Famous in battlePronounced LOO▶Marcie#3144 in the U.S.Diminutive of Marcia, the feminine form of Marcus/Martius, from the Roman god Mars; meaning 'dedicated toPronounced MAR-see▶Loueen#3693 in the U.S.Loueen reads as an early-twentieth-century American coinage, most naturally Lou - a short form of Louise Pronounced loo-EEN▶Maddyson#4605 in the U.S.-y spelling of Madison — 'son of Maud (mighty in battle)' or 'son of Matthew'; here for girls; routes layPronounced MAD-ih-sən▶Nymeria#4730 in the U.S.A coined fantasy name from Game of Thrones (the warrior-queen Nymeria; also Arya's direwolf); etymology iPronounced ny-MEER-ee-ah▶Earla#4802 in the U.S.Earla is a feminine form of Earl, the English name taken from the noble rank, itself from the Old EnglishPronounced UR-lah▶Maddisyn#4957 in the U.S.-isyn spelling of Madison — 'son of Maud (mighty in battle)' or 'son of Matthew'; routes layeredPronounced MAD-ih-sin▶Harlo#5053 in the U.S.-o spelling of Harlow — from Old English, 'the army hill/mound' or 'the rock hill'; routes layeredPronounced HAR-loh▶Earlee#5142 in the U.S.Earlee is a respelling of Early or Earlie, a soft feminine echo of the name Earl. Earl comes from the OldPronounced UR-lee▶Arla#5155 in the U.S.A vintage name — variously a short form of Carla/Charlotte ('free man/woman'), Earla ('noble/warrior'), oPronounced AR-lah▶Harlei#5186 in the U.S.-ei spelling of Harley — from Old English, 'the hare's meadow' or 'the army meadow/clearing'; routes layePronounced HAR-lee▶Lutie#5496 in the U.S.Lutie is an affectionate pet form popular in the nineteenth-century American South, used for names such aPronounced LOO-tee▶Teddie#5573 in the U.S.Pet form of Theodora ('gift of God', Greek) or Edith ('rich/blessed in war', English); here for girls; roPronounced TED-ee▶Marilouise#5827 in the U.S.Marilouise is a compound double name joining Mary and Louise into a single word. Mary comes through HebrePronounced mair-ee-loo-EEZ▶Madisen#6056 in the U.S.An -sen spelling of Madison — from an English surname, 'son/child of Maud (or Matthew)'; Maud, from GermaPronounced MAD-ə-sən▶Ryatt#6098 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Wyatt ('brave in war; little warrior', Old English) with an Ry- opening; predominanPronounced RY-ət▶Kemper#6496 in the U.S.From the German/English surname Kemper — variously 'a fighter, a champion' (Germanic kempe) and 'a wool-cPronounced KEM-pər▶Mattison#6534 in the U.S.A -tt- spelling of Madison — 'a son of Maud (a mighty battler)' or 'a son of Matthew'; used for both sexePronounced MAT-ih-sən▶Earlie#6872 in the U.S.Earlie is an early-twentieth-century American name, usually a feminine of Earl (Old English eorl, 'noblemPronounced UR-lee▶Earleen#6946 in the U.S.Earleen is a feminine form built on Earl, from Old English 'eorl', 'nobleman' or 'warrior', with the popuPronounced ur-LEEN▶Cammie#6982 in the U.S.Cammie is an English pet form of Camille and Camilla. Those names go back to Latin camillus/camilla, a yoPronounced KAM-ee▶Luelle#7086 in the U.S.A spelling of Luella/Louella — variously a feminine of Louis ('a famous warrior') and from Old English 'aPronounced loo-EL▶Marty#7898 in the U.S.Marty is a short form of Martin (Latin Martinus, from Mars, the Roman god of war) and, for girls, of MartPronounced MAR-tee▶Paetyn#8280 in the U.S.A spelling of Payton/Peyton — from an English surname and place-name, variously 'Paega's town/estate' andPronounced PAY-tin▶Erlene#8635 in the U.S.Erlene is a feminine form built from Earl, the Old English eorl, 'nobleman, warrior', with the -ene endinPronounced ur-LEEN▶Luwanna#8756 in the U.S.Luwanna reads as a blend of Lou, from Louise, with Anna, or an elaboration of Louanne. Louise means famouPronounced loo-WON-uh▶Mattilynn#8780 in the U.S.A modern blend of Matti (from Matilda, Germanic, 'mighty in battle') with the fashionable -lynn ending. SPronounced MAT-ih-lin▶Earlisha#9039 in the U.S.Earlisha reads as a modern feminine coinage joining Earl, an English noble title from Old English eorl, 'Pronounced ur-LEE-shuh▶Kynli#9368 in the U.S.Kynli is a modern respelling of Kinley, which comes from the Scottish and Irish surname Mac Fhionnlaigh —Pronounced KIN-lee▶Eddie#9705 in the U.S.A pet form of Edith ('rich/blessed in war') and Edwina ('wealthy/blessed friend'); used for both sexesPronounced ED-ee▶Iversyn#9870 in the U.S.A modern respelling of the surname Iverson, itself Scandinavian and meaning 'son of Iver' - Iver going baPronounced EYE-ver-sin▶Kynley#9907 in the U.S.A spelling of Kinley — variously from the English 'the king's meadow' and the Gaelic Mac Fhionnlaigh, 'a Pronounced KIN-lee▶Mattilyn#9971 in the U.S.A modern blend of Matti/Matilda ('mighty in battle', Germanic) with the popular -lyn suffix (from Lynn, 'Pronounced MAT-ih-lin▶Earlean#10188 in the U.S.Earlean is a feminine elaboration of Earl — from Old English eorl, 'nobleman, warrior' — extended with thPronounced UR-leen▶Eadie#10468 in the U.S.A pet form of Edith, from the Old English Eadgyth, 'rich/prosperous in war' (ead, 'wealth/prosperity', + Pronounced EE-dee▶Iverson#10568 in the U.S.From the surname Iverson, 'son of Iver/Ivar,' from the Old Norse for 'bow warrior; yew; archer.' Carried Pronounced EYE-vur-sun▶Lonni#10710 in the U.S.A vintage-flavored short form read as a spin on Yolanda ('violet flower') or Alonna ('noble; ready for baPronounced LON-ee▶Louanna#10713 in the U.S.A compound of Lou (from Louise/Louis, 'famous warrior') and Anna (Hebrew, 'grace; favor'). A warm, vintagPronounced loo-AN-uh▶Louetta#10714 in the U.S.A vintage diminutive of Louise/Lou (from the Germanic Ludwig, 'famous warrior; renowned in battle'), withPronounced loo-ET-uh▶Maudie#10759 in the U.S.An English pet form of Maud, itself a medieval short form of Matilda, from Germanic elements meaning 'migPronounced MAW-dee▶Kaysie#11601 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Casey/Kasey, from the Irish surname O Cathasaigh, 'brave; watchful; vigilant in waPronounced KAY-see▶Keleigh#11608 in the U.S.A -leigh respelling in the Kelly/Kaylee family; by the Kelly route it traces to the Irish O Ceallaigh, 'bPronounced KEL-ee▶Kynlei#11649 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Kinley (a Scottish/Irish name, 'fair-born; fair warrior') or Kinsley (English, 'kiPronounced KIN-lee▶Lu#11688 in the U.S.A pet form of names like Louise ('famous warrior'), Lucia/Lucy ('light'), or Lulu, standing alone as a crPronounced LOO▶Maty#11737 in the U.S.A short, affectionate form read as a clip of Matilda ('mighty in battle') or Maria, or as a standalone moPronounced MAY-tee▶Mylo#11793 in the U.S.A respelling of Milo, tied to the Latin/Germanic root for 'soldier' or 'merciful; gracious.' TraditionallPronounced MY-loh▶Rhyder#11905 in the U.S.A stylized respelling of Ryder, from an English occupational surname meaning 'mounted warrior; horseman; Pronounced RY-dur▶Tuesday#12027 in the U.S.An English day name: 'Tuesday' comes from Old English 'Tiwesdaeg', 'Tiw's day', for the Norse god Tiw (TyPronounced TOOZ-day▶Teela#12139 in the U.S.Teela is a modern American coinage, probably an elaboration of Tia or Tila with a soft -la ending. Its olPronounced TEE-luh▶Bohen#12343 in the U.S.A modern coinage reading as a spin on Bodhi ('awakening; enlightenment') or the surname Bowen ('son of OwPronounced BOH-en▶Edythe#12478 in the U.S.An early-20th-century spelling of Edith, from Old English Eadgyth: ead ('riches, prosperity') plus gyth (Pronounced EE-dith▶Louanne#12875 in the U.S.Louanne is a compound of Lou (short for Louise, feminine of Louis, 'famous warrior') and Anne (from HannaPronounced loo-AN▶Luann#12877 in the U.S.Luann is a compound of Lou (short for Louise, feminine of Louis, 'famous warrior') and Ann (from Hannah, Pronounced loo-AN▶Ouida#12919 in the U.S.Ouida comes from the pen name of Victorian novelist Ouida (Maria Louise Rame), which began as her own babPronounced WEE-duh▶Warner#13341 in the U.S.From the English surname Warner, itself from a Germanic personal name built on elements meaning 'guard' aPronounced WAWR-nur▶Trudie#13359 in the U.S.Trudie is an affectionate short form of Gertrude, the Germanic name from ger, 'spear,' and thrud, 'strengPronounced TROO-dee▶Earlena#13585 in the U.S.Earlena is a feminine form of Earl, built with the ending -ena (a sister of -ene and -ina). Earl comes frPronounced ur-LEE-nuh▶Astara#13628 in the U.S.A modern name read as a star-word coinage (Latin astra, 'stars') and as an echo of Astarte, the ancient NPronounced uh-STAR-uh▶Camie#13750 in the U.S.A pet form of Camille or Camilla, from the Latin camillus/camilla — a young attendant at a religious ritePronounced KAM-ee▶Freyah#14001 in the U.S.A respelling of Freya, from Old Norse Freyja — 'lady, noblewoman'. In Norse myth Freyja is the goddess ofPronounced FRAY-uh▶Harloe#14040 in the U.S.A respelling of Harlow, an English place name and surname from Old English here ('army') plus hlaw ('hillPronounced HAR-loh▶Earline#14087 in the U.S.A feminine elaboration of Earl, from Old English eorl, 'nobleman, warrior,' with the popular -ine ending.Pronounced UR-leen▶Harvi#14122 in the U.S.A respelling of Harvey, from the Breton Haerviu — elements usually read as 'battle' and 'worthy' or 'brigPronounced HAR-vee▶Louann#14490 in the U.S.A double name in the American style: Lou, short for Louise (from Germanic roots meaning 'famous warrior')Pronounced loo-AN▶Maeverly#14521 in the U.S.A contemporary blend of Maeve — the Irish Medb, a warrior queen of legend whose name is often read as 'shPronounced MAY-vur-lee▶Maud#14595 in the U.S.A medieval English contraction of Matilda, from Germanic maht ('might, strength') and hild ('battle') — 'Pronounced MAWD▶Mayda#14603 in the U.S.Usually a spelling of Maida, an English name from the word 'maiden' (and from a battle place-name of the Pronounced MAY-duh▶Tyrah#15065 in the U.S.Tyrah is a respelling of Tyra, a Scandinavian name derived from the Norse god Tyr (a god of war and law),Pronounced TY-ruh▶Ilda#16160 in the U.S.Ilda is a short form of Hilda and a name in its own right in Italian and Portuguese, all from the GermaniPronounced IL-duh▶Shera#16255 in the U.S.Shera is most often read as a variant of the Hebrew Shira, 'song' or 'poetry', though some families used Pronounced SHEE-ruh▶Edy#16544 in the U.S.A short spelling of Edie, the pet form of Edith, from Old English Eadgyth, 'prosperous/blessed in war.' CPronounced EE-dee▶Magenta#16707 in the U.S.From the color magenta, a vivid pinkish-purple dye named in 1859 after the Battle of Magenta (a town in IPronounced muh-JEN-tuh▶Lulla#16743 in the U.S.Lulla is best read as a diminutive or pet form of Louisa or Lula, both ultimately from the Germanic LudwiPronounced LUL-uh▶Maevrie#16782 in the U.S.A modern coinage extending Maeve, the anglicised form of the Irish Medb, usually read as 'she who intoxicPronounced MAYV-ree▶Mckynlie#16891 in the U.S.Mckynlie is a modern American respelling of McKinley, a Scottish and Irish surname that comes from the GaPronounced muh-KIN-lee▶Erline#17301 in the U.S.Erline is a variant of Earline or Earlene, feminine forms of Earl, from Old English eorl, 'nobleman' or 'Pronounced ur-LEEN▶Louellen#17383 in the U.S.Louellen is a compound name blending Louella - itself Louise (from Louis, 'famous warrior') plus Ella - wPronounced LOO-el-un▶Earlene#18430 in the U.S.A feminine form of Earl, from Old English eorl, 'nobleman, warrior,' with the -lene ending. A sister spelPronounced UR-leen▶RubylouA joined double name pairing Ruby (the red gem; Latin rubeus, 'red') with Lou (short for Louise/Louisa, fPronounced ROO-bee-loo▶
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Payton ranks highest among these names at #440 nationally, with Edith close behind at #499 and rising fast, proof that warrior meanings still feel current to parents.