Baby Names That Mean Courage
Names that mean courage or brave carry the spirit of facing things head-on — a bold meaning for the fearless little person you're raising.
185 names · 148 boys · 35 girls · 2 unisex · Updated Aug 2026
Courage is the kind of thing you hope your child finds when they need it. A name that means brave is a small way of telling them, from the start, that you believe they have it.
Brave-meaning names appear across many cultures, leaning a little masculine but with strong girl options too. Some sound fierce; others carry the meaning gently. Filter by gender to find your pick.
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andrew
Manly, brave, strong, courageous
archer
Bowman; one who shoots with a bow
archie
Genuine, bold and brave (pet form of Archibald)
bear
Bear; strong and brave
brayden
Broad one; descendant of Bradán (salmon)
everett
Brave as a wild boar, strong
harvey
Battle-worthy; strong and worthy in battle
kace
Brave, Vigilant, Alert Warrior
lenny
Lion-strong; brave as a lion (pet form of Leonard)
liam
Strong-willed warrior, resolute protector
marcellus
Little warrior or dedicated to Mars
rhys
Ardour; enthusiasm; fiery passion (Welsh)
riley
Courageous, Valiant
thaddeus
Courageous heart or praise
tilly
Mighty in battle (pet form of Matilda)
wilbur
resolute, brilliant
wyatt
Brave In War
esther
Star, hidden one, bride
gideon
Mighty warrior; feller; one who cuts down
agrippa
Born feet first or wild horse rider
aloysius
Famous warrior or renowned in battle
ambrosius
Immortal or divine
andrea
Brave, courageous, womanly strength
antiochus
Stubborn defender or resilient warrior
antonina
Priceless or beyond praise
appollonia
Belonging to Apollo or sun-destined
archibaldus
Truly bold, genuine, and brave
artemas
Gift of Artemis or whole and healthy
arthur
Bear, Noble, Courageous, Strong as Bear
augustina
Great, magnificent, or venerable
bellator
Warrior, champion, or combatant
bellona
Goddess of war or fierce battle maiden
blandina
Charming, mild, or gentle
bonifatius
Good fate, noble benefactor, or doer of good
camillus
Youthful attendant at sacred rituals
celerina
Swift, quick, or agile
crispus
Curly-haired or wavy locks
drusus
Strong, firm, or oak tree
erminia
Noble, soldier, or soldierly
fabius
Bean grower or prosperous farmer
florian
Flowering, blooming, or prosperous
gallus
Rooster, Gaul, or spirited warrior
horatius
Hour, timekeeper, or seasonal bloom
ignatia
Ardent, fiery, or passionate
leo
Lion, brave as a lion
leon
Lion
leonardo
Brave lion, lion-hearted
leonidas
Son of the lion, brave, or lion-like
longinus
Long, tall, or lance bearer
lucretia
Wealthy, profitable, or light
majorian
Greater, senior, or elder leader
manlius
Morning-born or early dawn child
marcella
Warlike, dedicated to Mars, or strong
marcellinus
Little warrior or devoted to Mars
marcia
Warlike or dedicated to Mars
marius
Male, virile, or dedicated to Mars
martia
Warlike or belonging to Mars
martinus
Warrior of Mars or dedicated to war
publius
Public-spirited, of the people, or popular
regulus
Little king, prince, or bright star of Leo
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