Every parent wants their baby to grow up brave and fearless, so why not help them along by giving them a baby name that means ‘brave’? Below is a list of baby names that come from a number of different origins and range from traditional names to more unique and unusual ones. Happy picking!
Bernard is an old-fashioned name of German origin. Meaning ‘strong, brave bear’, the name was one of the most popular in the English-speaking world in the early 20th century, however it is far less common in recent years.
Coen is a Germanic variant of the name Conrad. It is most common in the Netherlands and means ‘brave.’
Conrad is the usual English spelling of German name Konrad. It is often seen as a surname and means ‘brave,’ ‘counsel’ or ‘ruler.’ It is often abbreviated to Kurt in Britain.
Fernando is a baby boy’s given name of Spanish origin, meaning ‘intelligent’ and ‘brave’. It is a popular name in Spain.
Kinga is the pet form of the Old German name Kunegunda, meaning ‘brave in war.’ The name is often found in Germany, Poland and Hungary, however its use is unusual in the UK.
Pollyanna was originally a double-barrelled name. Owing to the use of the name in E.H. Porter’s children’s novel Pollyanna, the name is associated with optimism and bravery.
Laith is an uncommon Arabic boy’s name which means ‘lion’, ‘strong’ or ‘brave.’ It is more commonly seen as a surname in the Arabic world.
Manveer is a common boy’s name meaning ‘brave-minded.’ It has its origins in the Punjabi language. Manveer is a variant form of the Indian name Manvir.
Veer seems to have come from the Indian word meaning brave. It is popular among Indian communities.
Wyatt, sometimes a pet form of William, was a medieval surname but has adapted to become a first name. It is popular in America. The name means ‘brave.’
