20 warrior girl names and their meanings

These names have deep meanings that refer to the feminine courage that every girl needs to have.

Have you received the news that you are expecting a girl or are you dreaming of the arrival of one? You should already consider what possible names your princess will receive; so if you want your daughter to have courage and strength, here are some of the warrior girl names you should consider!

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Names that represent strength

Some of the names that we highlight below have their origin in warrior nations and, therefore, have stood out for their courage. This will ensure that it is a name with an ancestral history. Check out some of the options here:

• Alexandra: This is a classic name of Greek origin, which means "defender". Furthermore, you can find variations of this name, as in “Alexandria” or “Alessandra”;
• Alessia: This is yet another name of Greek origin and has a similar meaning to the previous one, as it means “the one who protects” or “protector;
• Beatriz: It is a name of Latin origin and is a variation of "Bellatrix". In this case, it means “the one who brings the happiness”, or “happy” and “liberating”;
• Brenda: Another very popular name that refers to courage and strength is the name Brenda, which originates from the peoples nordic and means “sword”;
• Camila: Feminine version of “Camilo” and has Roman origin, so it shares the meaning, which is “warrior” or “warrior”;
• Caroline: This name, quite popular in Brazil, means “sweet and courageous woman”;
• Clarice: It is a variation of the name “Clara” and means “brilliant”, “illustrious” and “wise”;
• Diana: Similar to the previous name, Diana is also a name of Roman origin. It is a retelling of the goddess Athena, whose meaning is: courageous and fearless woman;
• Fernanda: Name of Germanic origin whose meaning refers to strength and boldness;
• Jessica: This name has an Irish origin and its main meaning is “the one who can predict”;
• Joana: Here, we have a name with a double reference, since its origin is in the Hebrew culture and means “Divine Grace”. Furthermore, the name gained emphasis with the story of Saint Joan of Arc, who was an important French warrior;
• Laura: The origin of this name is Greek and means “laurel wreath”, a symbol of victory and conquest;
• Luisa: In this case, we have a name with a dual origin, as it has roots in both French and European names. In this case, the meaning refers to delicacy and strength;
• Marcela: Originating in the Roman Empire, Marcela refers to the bravery of a Roman soldier and is a reinterpretation of the name “Marcelo”;
• Meredith: It is a name of Celtic origin, which means “protector of the sea”;
• Nicole: This name has a Greek origin, as a version of “Nicolas”, and means: “the one who leads the people to victory”;
• Raisa: Name of Arabic origin, meaning “leader of a people”;
• Tarsila: Here we have another name of Greek origin, but with special meaning for us Brazilians. Its meaning says: “courageous”;
• Valentina: Name of origin in Latin, which means “victorious” or “she who is worth”;
• Zelma: The origin of this name is Germanic and means "helmet of God".

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