Brave Baby Names

Brave baby names honor courage, strength, and a fearless heart — names built from old words for “warrior,” “bold,” or “hero,” or borrowed straight from languages where “brave” is the literal meaning. Parents drawn to this theme want a name that feels like an aspiration: steady under pressure, unafraid to lead, ready for whatever life brings.

Where courage hides in a name

Many brave names trace back to Germanic roots pairing “hardy” with “brave,” which is why Andrew and its cousin Andres both carry that meaning. Other names arrive from languages where “brave” is the direct, literal translation, which is part of why this theme spans so many cultures.

Boy names built on boldness

Wyatt and Garrett carry old warrior roots, while Bernard and Gerard mean “brave as a bear” and “brave spearman.” Leonardo and Leonard lean on the lion for their courage, and Conrad means “bold counsel.”

Words for “brave” from around the world

Jabari means “brave” in Swahili, Veer means “brave” or “warrior,” and Jasir carries that same meaning in Arabic. In Hawaiian, Koa and Nakoa both point to warriors and fearless hearts.

Girl names with courage built in

Andrea and its shorter forms Andie and Andi share that same “brave” Germanic root, while Bernadette softens Bernard’s “brave bear” meaning into a graceful, feminine name.

Every name below links to its own page with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation — so you can hear it before you choose.