Baby Names That Mean Warrior
200 baby names meaning warrior — with origins, popularity, and audio pronunciation on every name.
Looking for a name that means warrior? Here are 200 baby names whose meaning carries the sense of warrior. Each links to its full page with a sourced meaning and audio pronunciation.
Girl Names
Eloise#49 in the U.S.Healthy and wide; or famous in battle — Old French form of Heloise, from Germanic heil (healthyHallie#120 in the U.S.Dweller at the hall meadow (Old English), or a diminutive of Harriet/Halle meaning 'army ruler'Sloane#141 in the U.S.Raider, warrior — from Irish Gaelic Sluaghadhán, a diminutive of sluagh meaning host or raidingBlair#169 in the U.S.Plain; field; from Scottish Gaelic blar (plain, flat land, battlefield)Reese#192 in the U.S.Enthusiasm, ardor — anglicized form of Welsh Rhys, meaning enthusiasm, ardor, or fiery warriorHarlow#309 in the U.S.Army hill or rock hill; from Old English here (army) + hlaw (hill, mound)Camilla#361 in the U.S.From the Latin Camilla, a title for a noble girl serving in religious ceremonies in ancient RomMatilda#365 in the U.S.From Old German Mahthildis, composed of 'maht' (might, strength) and 'hild' (battle) — meaning Murphy#397 in the U.S.Anglicization of Irish Ó Murchadha, from murchadh meaning sea warrior, combining muir (sea) andFinley#415 in the U.S.Anglicization of Gaelic Fionnlagh, from fionn meaning fair, white or bright and laogh meaning wMarceline#424 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Marcellus, ultimately from Latin Marcus connected to Mars the RomPayton#440 in the U.S.English surname from an Old English place name meaning 'Pæga's town' or 'fighter's settlement,'Helen#462 in the U.S.From Greek 'Helene,' possibly derived from 'helios' (sun) or from the root 'hele' (torch, brighXiomara#463 in the U.S.Spanish form of the Germanic name Guiomar, composed of 'wig' (war, battle) and 'mari' (fame), mEdith#499 in the U.S.From Old English 'Eadgyth,' composed of 'ead' (rich, prosperity, fortune) and 'gyth' (battle, sLouise#516 in the U.S.French feminine form of Louis, from the Old High German Hludwig composed of hlud (famous, renowArmani#562 in the U.S.Freeman or soldier; Italian form of the Germanic name Herman (hari + man: army + man)Mylah#605 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Myla or Mila, from Slavic mila meaning 'gracious,' 'dear,' or 'merciful'; aAndie#650 in the U.S.Diminutive of Andrea or Andromeda, ultimately from Greek andros meaning man or warrior; Andrea Kinley#692 in the U.S.Fair warrior or white warrior; from the Scottish Gaelic Mac Fionnlaigh, combining fionn (fair, Louisa#697 in the U.S.Renowned warrior; Latinate feminine form of Louis, from Old High German Hlutwig combining hlut Mckinley#714 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Gaelic Mac Fionnlaigh, meaning 'son of Finlay,' where Finlay derives froLuella#780 in the U.S.Famous warrior; a combination of Lou (from Louise, meaning famous warrior) and Ella (from GermaElouise#788 in the U.S.Famous warrior or renowned in battle; a variant spelling of Eloise, from Old High German HelewiRomi#818 in the U.S.Used as a short form of the Hebrew name Romi or Roma meaning 'my height is exalted', and as a pZelda#832 in the U.S.Short form of the Old High German Griselda, composed of gris (gray) and hild (battle), meaning Sloan#840 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic surname Sluaghan, from sluagh meaning 'warrior', 'army', orTilly#885 in the U.S.Short form of Matilda, from Old High German Mahthildis, composed of maht (might, power, strengtLuisa#903 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian feminine form of Luis (Louis), from Old High German Hludwig, composed of hlMarcella#948 in the U.S.Feminine diminutive of Marcellus, itself a diminutive of Marcus, from Latin Mars, the Roman godAnika#955 in the U.S.In Sanskrit, Anika means army or face, while as a Scandinavian and German diminutive of Anna frMattie#1057 in the U.S.Gift of God; English pet form of Martha or Matilda; Martha from Aramaic meaning lady or mistresMartina#1165 in the U.S.Of Mars, the Roman god of war; warrior; feminine of Martin, from Latin Martinus (of the god MarWyatt#1194 in the U.S.Brave in war; from Old English Wīgheard (wig: war + heard: brave, hardy)Tillie#1236 in the U.S.Strength in battle; English pet form of Matilda or Ottilie, from Germanic Mahtildis (maht: streRyder#1332 in the U.S.Mounted warrior, one who rides a horseMarcela#1472 in the U.S.Feminine form of Marcellus/Marcus, derived from the name of the Roman god Mars; often interpretLouella#1489 in the U.S.an English coinage blending Lou/Louise (from Germanic 'famous warrior') with Ella, popularized Koa#1563 in the U.S.From Hawaiian koa meaning "warrior, bold, fearless," and also the native koa tree prized for itHarlowe#1684 in the U.S.From the English place name/surname Harlow, from Old English elements meaning 'army hill' or 'hArlett#1724 in the U.S.ArmyEdie#1762 in the U.S.Diminutive of Edith, from Old English 'ead' ('riches, prosperity') and 'gyth' ('war'), i.e. 'prLula#1958 in the U.S.Pet form of Louise/Luella, ultimately from Germanic elements meaning 'famous warrior'.Ashanti#1976 in the U.S.WarlikeFinnley#1979 in the U.S.White warriorArlo#2244 in the U.S.fortified hill, army hillTracy#2453 in the U.S.from Thracia, warlikeHarlie#2462 in the U.S.hare meadow, army meadowLou#2541 in the U.S.Famous in battleThyri#2572 in the U.S.associated with Thor; likely 'Thor's protection/warrior'Hera#2776 in the U.S.Hero, warriorCallan#3047 in the U.S.Anglicisation of the Irish and Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Cathaláin, from cathál meaning battlHilda#3053 in the U.S.From the Old High German element hild meaning battle or war; a short form of names beginning wiSena#3105 in the U.S.Grace of God or gift of God in Ewe (West African); also world or this world in Japanese; and arAella#3111 in the U.S.Whirlwind or storm wind; from ancient Greek aella meaning whirlwind, borne by an Amazon warriorMarcie#3144 in the U.S.Diminutive of Marcia, the feminine form of Marcus/Martius, from the Roman god Mars; meaning 'deFreja#3231 in the U.S.Lady, noblewoman; from Freyja, the Norse goddess of love, beauty, and warLuiza#3244 in the U.S.Famous warrior; Portuguese, Brazilian, Polish, and Romanian form of Louisa, feminine of Louis, Mckinlee#3305 in the U.S.From the Scottish-Irish surname McKinley, 'son of Fionnlagh', a Gaelic name meaning 'fair-haire
Boy Names
Liam#1 in the U.S.Strong-willed warrior and protectorOwen#31 in the U.S.Young warrior; well-born; the Welsh form of EugeneWyatt#38 in the U.S.Brave in war; hardy — from Old English Wigheard (wig: war + heard: brave, hardy)Miles#44 in the U.S.Soldier; from Latin miles, or possibly Germanic Milo (merciful, gracious)Nolan#65 in the U.S.Descendant of Nuallán; noble, chariot fighter — from Irish Ó NualláinMyles#100 in the U.S.Soldier; or merciful — from Latin miles (soldier) or Irish Gaelic Maol Íosa (servant of Jesus)Milo#119 in the U.S.Soldier; merciful; or grain — from Old High German mild (mild, merciful) or Latin milo (soldierRyder#133 in the U.S.Horseman; one who rides — an occupational surname for a cavalry soldier or messengerKayden#135 in the U.S.Fighter; companion — modern American form related to Caden, from Irish Gaelic cadán or an Old ELuis#144 in the U.S.Famous warrior; renowned in battle — from the Old High German elements hlud (fame) and wig (warCallan#190 in the U.S.Descendant of Cathalán; battle-mightyAndres#200 in the U.S.Manly, brave, warrior; Spanish form of Andrew, from Greek andreiosCaden#201 in the U.S.Possibly from Irish cadhan ('wild goose') or Welsh cad ('battle'); origin and meaning are debatKaiden#237 in the U.S.Companion or battle — modern variant of Caden/Caidhan, possibly from Irish Gaelic cadán (battleMark#245 in the U.S.Of Mars; consecrated to the god of warLouis#249 in the U.S.Famous warrior; renowned in battle; from Old High German Chlodwig: hlud (famous, renown) + wig Harvey#251 in the U.S.Battle worthy; eager for battleWalter#252 in the U.S.Ruler of the army; army commanderMarcus#258 in the U.S.Of Mars; consecrated to Mars; warlike; from Latin Marcus, connected to the Roman god of warBowen#266 in the U.S.Son of Owen; young warrior or well-born sonAres#290 in the U.S.Bane, ruin; the Greek god of warCasey#320 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Irish Cathasach, meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful in battle', from 'cath' (Finley#333 in the U.S.Anglicization of the Scottish Gaelic Fionnlagh, from 'fionn' (fair, white) and 'laogh' (hero, wMartin#335 in the U.S.From the Latin Martinus, a derivative of Mars, the Roman god of war. The name thus means 'of MaGideon#337 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Gidon, from 'gada' (to cut down, to hew), meaning 'one who cuts down', 'great wKade#349 in the U.S.From the Old Welsh 'cad' (battle) or Old English elements, possibly meaning 'spirit of battle'.Marco#370 in the U.S.Italian form of Marcus, from the Latin Marticus or Martus, derived from Mars, the Roman god of Kayce#375 in the U.S.A creative spelling variant of Casey, from the Irish Gaelic Cathasach, meaning 'vigilant' or 'aMarcelo#399 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Marcellus, from Latin Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus, connectRhys#412 in the U.S.From Welsh Rhys meaning ardor, enthusiasm, or passion; a historic Welsh royal and warrior nameCayden#414 in the U.S.Spelling variant of Caden or Kaden; possibly from Arabic qadin meaning battle companion or frieLewis#433 in the U.S.English and Welsh form of Louis, from Old High German Hludwig meaning renowned warrior, combiniMario#438 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Marius, derived from the Roman family name linked to Mars, the god Kane#451 in the U.S.From Irish 'Cathan' meaning 'battle' or from the Welsh 'Caen'; also an Anglicization of the IriRocco#459 in the U.S.Italian form of the Germanic name Hroc, meaning 'rest' or possibly derived from a battle cry; aCollin#493 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Colin; from Scottish Gaelic 'Cailean' meaning young warrior or pup; also usArmani#495 in the U.S.Italian surname meaning 'son of Armano,' where Armano derives from the Old High German 'HermannDonovan#496 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Ó Donndubháin, meaning 'descendant of Donndubhán,' composed of 'donn' (dGunner#506 in the U.S.English occupational/word name from 'gunner' (one who operates a gun), but also an anglicized fAlonzo#511 in the U.S.Spanish form of Alfonso, from the Visigothic name Alfons composed of adal (noble) + funs (readyCallen#516 in the U.S.Variant of Calan or Cailan, from Scottish/Irish Gaelic cath (battle) + lann (land, enclosure) oMarcos#517 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Marcus/Mark, from Latin Marcus, derived from the Roman god Mars,Troy#533 in the U.S.From the English surname Troy, derived from a French place name (Troyes in Aube, France) or froArmando#556 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Herman or Armand, from Old High German Hariman or Hartman, composedAndy#565 in the U.S.Manly; warrior — a short form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas meaning 'manly' or 'of a man'Louie#596 in the U.S.Variant of Louis, from Old Frankish Hluodwig, composed of hlud ('fame,' 'renowned') and wig ('wCaiden#602 in the U.S.Variant of Caden, itself a variant of Kaden or Aidan, from Irish Gaelic Aodhán, a diminutive ofGunnar#612 in the U.S.From Old Norse Gunnarr, composed of gunnr ('war,' 'battle') and arr/herr ('warrior,' 'army'), mHarlan#617 in the U.S.From an English and German place-name and surname, possibly from Old English hara ('hare') and Uriah#650 in the U.S.From Hebrew Uri-yah, composed of uri meaning my flame or my light and Yah (Yahweh), meaning GodWayne#655 in the U.S.From the Old English occupational surname waegn meaning wagon or cart, referring to a wagon makPeyton#684 in the U.S.Fighting man's estate; from Old English paega (fighting man, warrior) + tun (settlement, estateRyatt#715 in the U.S.Creative spelling variant of Wyatt, from the Old English given name Wigheard, or possibly from Marcel#731 in the U.S.French form of Marcellus, from the Latin Marcellus, a diminutive of Marcus, from the Roman god Mylo#737 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Milo, from the Old High German name Milo or the Latin miles (soldier); alsoRudy#739 in the U.S.Short form of Rudolf or Rudolph, from the Old High German Hrodulf, composed of hrod (fame, glorMurphy#754 in the U.S.Sea warrior; sea battler; from Irish Gaelic Ó Murchadha (descendant of Murchadh: muir sea + catFinnley#757 in the U.S.Fair-haired warrior or white warrior; an alternate spelling of Finley, from the Scottish and IrAlvaro#777 in the U.S.Cautious, wary, or guardian of all; a Spanish name from the Visigothic Germanic Alwar or AllvarAlonso#785 in the U.S.Noble and ready or ready for battle; the Spanish form of Alfonso, from the Visigothic Germanic Barron#790 in the U.S.Noble man or warrior; a variant spelling of Baron, from Old French baron and Medieval Latin barIra#822 in the U.S.From the Hebrew ira, meaning 'watchful', 'awake', or 'full-grown'; a biblical name borne by oneBjorn#829 in the U.S.From the Old Norse bjorn meaning 'bear', one of the most common and ancient elements in Norse mRoger#834 in the U.S.From the Old High German Hrodger or Old Norse Hrothi-geirr, composed of hrod (fame, renown) andConor#845 in the U.S.Irish Gaelic Conchobhar, from con (hound, wolf) and cobhar (desiring, loving), traditionally inWaylen#849 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Waylon or Waylan, from the Old English Wayland, the legendary divine blacksNeil#851 in the U.S.Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic Niall, whose meaning is debated; most likely from an Old IrWatson#864 in the U.S.Son of Walter; from the medieval English given name Wat (short form of Walter: ruler of the armAbner#874 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Avner, composed of av (father) and ner (lamp, light), meaning 'my father is a lErnesto#878 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Ernest, from Old High German Ernust meaning seriousness, vigor, or Marcello#900 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Marcello, from Latin Marcellus, itself a diminutive of Marcus; Marcus conAlfonso#920 in the U.S.Noble and ready; ready for battle; from Germanic Adalfuns (adal: noble + funs: eager, ready)Veer#942 in the U.S.From Sanskrit vira meaning brave, heroic, or warrior, a core concept of valor in Hindu and JainCedric#944 in the U.S.Possibly invented by Sir Walter Scott for Ivanhoe (1819), inspired by the Celtic Cerdic (possibMarcellus#948 in the U.S.Young warrior; of Mars; Latin diminutive of Marcellus, from Marcus (of the god Mars)Anders#984 in the U.S.Scandinavian form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas, derived from aner (genitive andros) meaning maHarold#993 in the U.S.From Old English Hereweald or Old Norse Haraldr, composed of here meaning army and weald or valMacklin#998 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Irish Mac Fhlainn meaning son of Flann, where Flann means red or ruddy, histErnest#1083 in the U.S.Serious; resolute; from Germanic Ernst (earnest, serious, vigorous battle), from Old High GermaDuncan#1102 in the U.S.Dark warrior; brown warrior; from Scottish Gaelic Donnchadh (donn: brown, dark + cath: battle, Rogelio#1153 in the U.S.Famous spear; renowned warrior; Spanish form of Roger, from Germanic Hrodgaer (hrod: fame + gerWiley#1159 in the U.S.Resolute warrior; from a diminutive of William (wig: war + helm: protection) or a place name; aMarc#1191 in the U.S.Of Mars; warrior; French form of Mark/Marcus, from Latin Marcus (of the god Mars, the Roman godMarkus#1229 in the U.S.Of Mars, dedicated to the god of warHarlow#1251 in the U.S.Heap of rocks; army hillCam#1422 in the U.S.Beloved; crooked nose; warriorMars#1457 in the U.S.God of war; the red planetKaine#1468 in the U.S.Warrior; a tributeKallen#1469 in the U.S.Pure, slender; mighty warriorGonzalo#1483 in the U.S.a Spanish name of Germanic (Visigothic) origin, from 'gunþi' meaning 'battle, war'Luther#1499 in the U.S.Army of the people (Germanic origin)Warner#1502 in the U.S.From a Norman-introduced Germanic personal name combining 'warin' (guard) and 'heri' (army), giBaron#1506 in the U.S.Nobleman; originally 'man, warrior'Ivar#1522 in the U.S.From Old Norse Ívarr, generally interpreted as combining 'yr' (yew, bow) and 'arr' (warrior), gNakoa#1537 in the U.S.From Hawaiian 'na' ('the', plural) and 'koa' ('warrior, courage'), meaning 'the warriors' or 'tMarcelino#1643 in the U.S.A Spanish and Portuguese diminutive of Marcelo/Marcellus, derived from the Roman name Marcus, aChad#1805 in the U.S.BattleErvin#1935 in the U.S.ArmyViggo#1980 in the U.S.WarSloan#2087 in the U.S.From Irish O Sluaghadhain, from sluaghadh 'raid, expedition'; 'little raider, warrior'Lou#2118 in the U.S.Famous in battleHaider#2137 in the U.S.Lion, warriorEarl#2152 in the U.S.Nobleman, warriorBlair#2166 in the U.S.Plain, field, battlefieldRagnar#2272 in the U.S.warrior of judgmentBayron#2281 in the U.S.at the barns, brave soldierLayth#2320 in the U.S.lion, brave warriorPatton#2325 in the U.S.Fighter's estate; from Old English paetta (a fighter) + tun (settlement); also a diminutive of Hero#2342 in the U.S.Defender; protector; warrior; from Greek heros (a man of superhuman strength and valor, a warriKadyn#2348 in the U.S.Fighter; son of Cadan; a Y-spelling variant of Kaden/Caden, from Irish Gaelic cadan (spirit of Cael#2369 in the U.S.Slender; victorious people; from Irish Gaelic Cael (slender, narrow) or a variant of Caelum (LaRook#2384 in the U.S.The rook chess piece; from Old French roc (the castle chess piece, ultimately from Persian rukhErwin#2422 in the U.S.Army friend; noble friend; from Germanic Herwini or Erwin (her: army, honor + win: friend)Marius#2428 in the U.S.Of Mars; male; warrior; from Latin Marius (of the god Mars, or from mas/maris: male, man)Alphonse#2437 in the U.S.Noble and ready; eager for battle; French form of Alfonso/Alphonso, from Germanic Adalfuns (adaFinlay#2478 in the U.S.fair hero, white warriorHerbert#2482 in the U.S.ArmyHeriberto#2531 in the U.S.ArmyArius#2554 in the U.S.of Ares; warlikeKekoa#2604 in the U.S.the warrior, the brave oneMarty#2608 in the U.S.of Mars; warlike (diminutive of Martin)Herman#2641 in the U.S.Army manLuigi#2686 in the U.S.Famous in battleRhyder#2693 in the U.S.Mounted warriorRyden#2695 in the U.S.Mounted warriorThane#2983 in the U.S.Warrior or military follower of a king; from Old English thegn meaning warrior or retainer, andLeam#3015 in the U.S.Strong-willed warrior; protector (as variant of Liam)Maynor#3021 in the U.S.Possibly from a Germanic root meaning 'strength of the army'Calian#3047 in the U.S.Attributed to Native American origin, often given the meaning warrior of life or one who is lovOdysseus#3131 in the U.S.From ancient Greek, possibly related to odussomai ('to be wrathful against,' 'to hate') or odysAlp#3152 in the U.S.Old Turkic word meaning 'brave', 'heroic', or 'valiant', used as a name and honorific title forJamarcus#3174 in the U.S.Modern American coinage combining the Ja- prefix with Marcus (Latin: 'of Mars, warlike'); carriKadin#3181 in the U.S.Friend or companion; from Arabic Qadin; also used in Turkish contexts meaning fighter or warrioClancy#3220 in the U.S.From Irish Mac Fhlannchaidh, 'son of Flannchadh', a name built on flann, 'red, ruddy', usually Einar#3226 in the U.S.One warrior, lone fighter; from Old Norse einn, 'one, alone', and herr, 'army, warrior' — relatRebel#3252 in the U.S.One who resists authority; from Latin rebellis, 'making war again', used as a defiant word nameDemarco#3277 in the U.S.From the Italian surname De Marco, 'son of Marco' — Mark, from Latin Marcus, linked to the war Kyllian#3298 in the U.S.French-favored spelling of Killian/Cillian, an Irish saint's name debated between cill, 'churchMarquez#3303 in the U.S.From the Spanish surname Márquez, 'son of Marcos' — Marcus, linked to the war god Mars — adopteBoris#3328 in the U.S.From the Bulgar khan's name Boris, possibly Turkic for 'wolf' or 'short'; folk tradition links Demario#3334 in the U.S.Modern American blend of the De- prefix with Mario — the Italian classic from Roman Marius, lin