Names That Mean Brave

Chirpy form of Leonard that's common in its native Slovenia.

As dated as the old Pat Boone song.

Kasey was a modestly popular choice among Millennial babies, particularly girls.

A strong and handsome Indian boy name with a fitting meaning.

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.

Scottish Gaelic form of Richard, also found as Risteard.

Decebal was the name of an ancient ruler of Dacia who resisted but was eventually conquered by the Roman military leader Traianus. Both Decebal and Traian are names used in modern Romania.

A boy name, popular in Turkey, with courageous meaning.

A stylish and resonant Swahili name with great potential.

Famously the father of Osman I, founder of the Ottoman Dynasty. Ertuğrul is derived from the Turkish elements er, meaning "brave man," and tuğrul, a mythical falcon-like bird in Turkish and Hungarian legend, also known as a turul.

Deceptively close to Bernardo, but suaver.

Derived from the personal name Adalhard.

Writer James Baldwin could make this an inspirational choice for a child of either sex.

Form of the striking Sikh name Zorawar on the rise in Canada, which has a substantial Sikh population.

You’re unlikely to hear Howardena on a baby girl today, but art lovers may recognize it as the name of Howardena Pindell, an American painter and mixed media artist.

Forget Donald. Honor Grandpa Don with this new spin.

This spelling variation of Hardy is associated with the American fast-food chain.

French form of Leopold.