128 Best Protector And Fighter Names

Georgia Stone
Dec 12, 2023 By Georgia Stone
Originally Published on Nov 16, 2020
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Finding baby names for your little warrior can be difficult.

There are so many options for baby names that you can choose from. Fighter and protector names are one such category of baby names.

All parents hope to raise their kids to be strong and ready to take on the challenges of the world, just like a brave and famous warrior would. Choosing among baby names that mean protector or fighter will resonate with the strong warrior you want your little one to grow up to be.

Such strong baby names can be inspired by the name of a famous warrior, famous boxers names, fighter names of even names meaning battle. Whether you’re looking for boy or girl names, you’re sure to find one you like from our list.

For more inspiration, check out our articles on famous warrior names and crusader names.

Famous Male Fighter Names

Want to name your son after a renowned warrior or fighter? Pick one of the names on this list.

1. Anderson (Greek origin) meaning “manly”. A tribute to Anderson Silva.

2. Connor (Irish origin), the name means “lover of hounds”. A good warrior name that can serve as a tribute to Conor McGregor.

3. Ken (Gaelic origin), the name means “fire born”. Could also be a tribute to Ken Shamrock.

4. Max (Latin origin) meaning “the greatest”. Also used as a short form of Maximus or Maxwell. A good warrior name that is a tribute to Max Holloway.

5. Nick (Greek origin), the name means “victory of the people”. A tribute to Nick Diaz.  

6. Randy (English origin), this tough name means “mythological wolf known for courage” or “protector”. A tribute to Randy Couture.

7. Tito (Latin origin), the name means “title of honor”. A good warrior name that is a tribute to Tito Ortiz.

Famous Female Fighter Names

Looking for some tough female warrior names or fighter names for your daughter? Take a pick from this list.

8. Andrea (Greek origin), the name means “brave”. A tribute to Andrea Lee.

9. Montana (Spanish, Latin origin), the name means “mountainous”. A good warrior name that is a tribute to Montana De La Rosa. 

10. Ronda (Welsh, Hebrew origin), the name means “grand” or “loud”. Tribute to Ronda Rousey.

11. Tracy (Irish origin), the name means “fighter” or “war like”. This is a good warrior name that can be a tribute to Tracy Cortez.

Girl Names That Mean Fighter

Want to give your daughter a name that means fighter? Choose one of the names from this list.

12. Aesira (Islamic origin), a powerful female name meaning “fighter”.  

13. Aife (Irish origin), this tough name means “warrior”.

14. Ailith (Old English origin), one of the powerful names that mean “warrior”.

15. Alessia (Italian origin), a tough name meaning “defending warrior”.

16. Aloisia (German origin), this name means “renowned fighter”.

17. Alvara (Italian origin), this name means “magical elf warrior”.

18. Andriette (Danish origin), the name means “fearless”.

19. Basilah (Arabic origin), the name means “fearless”.

20. Bellatrix (Latin origin) meaning “female warrior”.

21. Bernadette (French origin) meaning “strong and brave like a bear”.  

22. Caley (Irish origin), among the names that mean “warrior who is brave”.

23. Casey (Irish origin) meaning “battle bravery”.

24. Elda (Italian origin), among the popular names meaning “warrior”.

25. Gertrude (German origin), a powerful name meaning “strength” or “spear”.

26. Hilda (German origin), a powerful name meaning “battle woman”.

27. Kelly (Irish origin), the name means “warrior”.

28. Lenna (German origin), the name means “one with the strength of a lion”. Popular among warriors names used for girls.

29. Louisa (German origin) meaning “renowned warrior”. This is popular among baby names.

30. Maia (Maori origin) meaning “brave warrior”.

31. Malou (Dutch origin), a good warrior name meaning “renowned warrior”.

32. Marcella (Latin origin), the name means “warlike”.

33. Marcheline (French origin), a name meaning “warrior”.

34. Matilda (German origin), a good warrior name meaning “battle mighty”. This warrior name gained popularity due to Roald Dahl’s book, ‘Matilda’.

35. Myla (German origin), a name that means “soldier”.

36. Shamara (Arabic origin), one of the warrior names meaning “ready for battle”.

37. Trudy (German origin), this tough name means “spear of strength”.

38. Valda (German origin), a tough name meaning “battle heroine”.

39. Valerie (French origin), the name means “valiant” or “fierce”.

40. Zelda (German origin), a tough name meaning “grey fighting maiden”.

41. Zoe (Greek origin), the name means “one who is equivalent to a fighter”. This is a good warrior name.

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Boy Baby Names That Mean Fighter

Want to choose among some names that mean fighter for your son? Pick one name from this list.

42. Abhiru (Indian origin), the name means “fearless”.

43. Adofo (African origin) meaning “warrior” or “fighter”.

44. Akecheta (Native American origin), the name means “fighter”.

45. Aloysius (German origin) meaning “renowned warrior”.

46. Alphonse (German, French origin), the name means “ready for battle”.

47. Armando (French origin), this name means “soldier”.

48. Armani (Italian origin) meaning “fighter”.

49. Arrio (Spanish origin) meaning “war like”.

50. Barin (Arabic origin), this tough name means “fighter”.

51. Batair (Gaelic origin), the name means “strong warrior”.

52. Caden (Old English, American origin), this tough name means “fighter”.

53. Cathmor (Irish origin), the name means “great fighter”.  

54. Cedric (Welsh origin), the name means “leader of warriors”.

55. Donovan (Irish origin) meaning “strong fighter”.

56. Duncan (Scottish origin), a Gaelic name meaning “warrior”.

57. Dustin (English origin), this tough name means “fighter”.

58. Einar (Norwegian origin), the name means “lone warrior”.

59. Elvy (English origin), the name means “elf warrior”.

60. Finley (Scottish origin), the name means “fair warrior”.

61. Gerald (German origin), the name means “fighter with a spear”. This is a tough name for your baby.  

62. Gunther (German origin), a good warrior name meaning “battle warrior”.

63. Igor (Scandinavian origin), the name means “heroic warrior”.

64. Kane (Welsh origin), among the popular names that mean “warrior”.

65. Kimble (Old English origin), a name meaning “warrior chief”.

66. Lewis (English origin), this name means “renowned warrior”.

67. Lorcan (Irish, English origin), the name means “fierce”.

68. Magnar (Norwegian origin) meaning “strength”.

69. Matty (Old English, German origin), the name means “strong fighter”.

70. Milo (German origin), this strong warrior name means “soldier”.

71. Morgan (Welsh origin), this tough name means “sea warrior”.

72. Murphy (Irish origin), this good warrior name means “sea warrior.”

73. Nakoa (Hawaiian origin), among the names that mean “warrior”.

74. Oscar (Irish origin), a tough name that means “champion warrior”.

75. Rainer (German origin), this tough name means “wise army”. Represents immense strength.

76. Roger (German origin), a popular name meaning “celebrated warrior”.

77. Ryker (Danish origin), the name carries the meaning of “super strength”.

78. Walter (German origin), a good warrior name that means “ruler of an army”.

79. Warner (English origin), this popular name means “guard of the army”.

80. Wyatt (German origin), a name meaning “little warrior”.

Girl Names That Mean Protector

Looking for some warrior princess names that mean protector? Pick one name from this list.  

81. Alessandra (Italian origin) a tough female name that means “protector”.  

82. Alexa (Greek origin), this tough name means “mankind’s defender”.

83. Alexis (Biblical origin), a tough name meaning “mankind’s protector”.

84. Cassandra (Greek origin), a powerful name that means “protector of man”.

85. Dealla (Irish origin), among the names meaning “defender of mankind”.

86. Diamond (Irish origin), among the popular tough names that mean “protector”.

87. Edme (Scottish origin), the name means “defender”.

88. Edwige (French origin), a name meaning “protection against war”.

89. Eri (Old English, American origin), the name means “my protector”.

90. Gerarda (English name) meaning “brave woman with a spear”.

91. June (Latin origin), this tough name means “protector of marriage and women”.

92. Kendria (English origin), this powerful name means “wise and royal protector”.

93. Lexi (Greek origin), this tough name means “protector of man”.

94. Meredith (Celtic origin), a powerful name that means “the sea defender”.

95. Mina (Dutch origin), a tough name that means “protector”.

96. Ritza (Greek origin), the name means “protector of mankind”.

97. Rosetta (German origin), this powerful name means “noble protector”.

98. Rosabella (German origin), this powerful name means “noted protector”.

99. Sandra (Greek origin), a name meaning “mankind’s protector”.

100. Sasha (Greek origin), a name that means “protecting men”.  

101. Sezia (Russian origin), this tough name means “protector”.

102. Tyra (Scandinavian origin) meaning “fighting thunder Goddess”. This famous warrior represents the female form of the Norse God, Thor, and is associated with mankind’s protection.

103. Zasha (Russian origin), this tough name means “protector of the people”.

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Boy Baby Names That Mean Protector

Want to give your son a name meaning protector? Choose one of the names from this list.

104. Aasim (Arabic origin), a name that means “defender” or “guardian angel”.

105. Alex/Alexander (Greek origin), among the baby names that mean “mankind’s protector”.

106. Amanpal (Indian origin), this powerful name means “protector of the peace”.

107. Ansel (Hebrew origin), the name means “protector”.

108. Ardwyad (English origin), the name means “protector”.

109. Athelward (English origin), the name means “noble protector”.

110. Billie (German origin), the name means “one who defends justice”.

111. Blaz (German origin), the name means “unwavering protector”.

112. Chadd (Anglo-Saxon origin), the name means “protector”.

113. Edmon (French origin), this tough name means “flourishing protector”.

114. Ehno (American origin), this powerful name means “protector”.

115. Eumann (Scottish origin), a name meaning “protector”.

116. Folkvar (Old Norse origin), a powerful name that means “the people’s guard”.

117. Fremont (German origin) translates to “one who protects liberty”.

118. Liam (Irish origin), this name means “resolute defender”.

119. Ned (Old English origin), this name means “protector”.

120. Osmond (Old English origin), a powerful name that means “divine protector”.

121. Raymond (German origin), a name meaning “mankind’s defender”.

122. Reinhold (German origin), this name means “wise protector”.

123. Salman (Indian origin) meaning “protector”.

124. Shields (Irish origin), this tough name means “loyal protector”.

125. Sigmund (German origin), this is popular among boy names meaning “triumphant protector”.

126. Skoldolfr (Icelandic origin), this tough name means “a protector wolf”.

127. Wali (Arabic origin), this powerful name means “protector” or “God’s friend”.

128. Xander (Greek origin), the name means “defender of the people”.

Kidadl has lots of great name articles to inspire you. If you liked our suggestions for fighter names, then why not take a look at girls names that mean warrior or boys names that mean warrior.

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Written by Georgia Stone

Bachelor of Arts specializing in French with Film Studies, Bachelor of Arts (Year Abroad) specializing in Literature, History, Language, Media, and Art

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Georgia StoneBachelor of Arts specializing in French with Film Studies, Bachelor of Arts (Year Abroad) specializing in Literature, History, Language, Media, and Art

Georgia is an experienced Content Manager with a degree in French and Film Studies from King's College London and Bachelors degree from Université Paris-Sorbonne. Her passion for exploring the world and experiencing different cultures was sparked during her childhood in Switzerland and her year abroad in Paris. In her spare time, Georgia enjoys using London's excellent travel connections to explore further afield.

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