Names That Mean Warrior

An adolescent boy might have problems with the first syllable.

Possibly a variation of the Sanskrit Yoddha or the Hebrew Yodea, it is most likely that this Star Wars characters' name is purely fictional.

An Old Norse name derived from the Irish Muircheartach "sea warrior". Kjartan is a modern variant.

An Indian boy name most commonly used amongst Sikh families — also spelled Harvinder.

An Indian boy name most commonly used amongst Sikh families — also spelled Harwinder.

Variation of Ludwig.

Feeney is an Irish surname found mostly in northwest Ireland. It may rise in the US as a first name for girls along with such Irish surnames as Riley and Kennedy. Feeney might also be considered an out-of-the-box short form of Josephine.

Now that Kimberly is no longer one of the top girl names, Kim or long form Kimball feel more gender neutral.

Strong African name with a meaning to match.

A medieval French feminine form of Humbert, also found as Humbeline.

Ildiko is a variation of the German Hilda — itself short for Brunhilda. In Hungary, the name is spelt Ildikó.

Luiza livens up Louisa. The insertion of the letter "Z" adds a lot more pizzazz. Luiza Perote is a Brazilian model.

Not a viable option if your baby is going to speak English.

In the US it might be read as a creative spelling of '50s hit Luann, but in France Louane is pronounced the rhyme with "swan" — preferable for a modern baby.

Pleasant surname connected to humorist James Thurber, with a sound as happy as a baby's gurgle.

Derived from Yngvi, an alternative name for the Norse god Freyr.

Feeney is an Irish surname most popular in Counties Sligo and Mayo in northwest Ireland. It may rise in the US as a first name as other Irish surnames from Riley to Kennedy become increasingly popular for both genders.