The Best 41 Names Meaning Loyal For Your Baby

Olivia Thristan
Feb 16, 2024 By Olivia Thristan
Originally Published on Sep 01, 2020
Edited by Sarah Hallam
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When you find out you're pregnant, beginning the search for the perfect baby name can be a tough decision.

If you're looking for a name which is non-binary or a gender-specific name that means something special to you. With so many choices on offer, when you're pregnant, it can be the ideal time to look into the meanings behind names.

Whether you're on a search for a more traditional choice that shares the same descent as your family or a perhaps name with a difference. We have plenty of names to choose from including those from American, Egyptian, Celtic, Scottish and Korean descent.

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Meaningful Names For Boys That Mean Loyal

When looking into a name for your newborn, we know the struggle of trying to find that perfect name. If you're looking for a meaningful name; why not go for names which mean loyal.

1.Abisai (Hebrew Origin) 'A Gift of God. A faithful warrior.' 

2.Absalom (Hebrew Origin) meaning 'Father of peace.'

3.Besnik (Albanian Origin) meaning the true meaning of loyal and faithful.

4.Damond (Greek Origin) meaning continuously loyal.

5.Dimas (Greek Origin) meaning a loyal comrade and a natural leader in Greek.

6.Dhruv (Greek Origin) means loyal and faithful.

7.Howin (Chinese Origin)meaning aresponsible, trustworthy one.

8.Iman (Indonesian Origin) A trusted leader, the true meaning of loyalty.

9.Leal (French Origin) In English, this translates to 'Loyal.'

10.Sadiq (Arabic) this name means loyal and true.

11.Treoweman (English Origin) An English name which means successful and loyal.

Girls Names That Mean Loyal

Whether you're a fan of names with origins belonging to those of Irish German, Japanese or Spanish descent, we are fans of these lovely girl names that mean loyal.

12.Amity (Latin Origin)  this is a name meaning friendship.

13.Etel (Spanish Origin) meaning 'loyal and noble friend.'

14.Etelvina (German Origin) meaning 'loyal and noble friend for life.'

15.Fideline (French Origin) a kind of virtue name meaning loyal.

16.Shylah (Irish Origin) meaning 'loyal to God and strong.'

17.Sunrita (Sanskrit Origin) means genuine, loyal and kind.

18.Takako (Japenese Origin) believes in loyalty to family.

Gender Neutral Names Meaning Loyal

Non-binary names are on the rise, so if you're on a search for names that mean loyal and are also gender-neutral, we would love to help you with this. We love that these names are unique and centre around being loyal as opposed to gender.

19.Connelly (Irish Origin) a name which means friendship and loyalty.

20.Hoaalohakup'a (Hawaiian Origin) means 'loyal beloved friend.'

21.Shields (Irish Origin) the name means 'a loyal protector.'

22.Zeeno (African Origin) name meaning loyal and courageous.

Modern Names Which Mean Loyal

If you're in search of a modern name there are plenty of modern names which also mean loyal, here are our favourites.

23.Faye (French Origin) which has the meaning of loyalty, confidence, trust and belief.

24.Dillon (Gaelic Origin) A popular modern choice for a boy which means loyal and faithful.

Choices For Names Meaning Faithful

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Just like loyal, faith holds a considerable significance. These old fashioned names have special meanings for those who are looking for names meaning faithful.

25.Aluf (African Origin) friendly faithful and devoted.

26.Amin (Arabic Origin) carries the meaning of faithful.

27.Fidel (Latin Origin) faithful.

28.Hamon (Greek Origin) translated from Greek as the meaning of 'the faithful one.'

29.Iselda (German Origin) means always remains faithful.

30.Ivy (English Origin) has the meanings of faithfulness.

31.Sadiki (Egyptian Origin) is one of the names that mean faithful.

32.Vera (Russian Origin) a name of one who is faithful.

Names Meaning Protector

Alongside loyalty, the protector is also a sentimental choice. We have created a list of names which mean protector to help those in search of gender-neutral, girls and boys names.

33.Alex (Greek Origin) this a name which means a protector of mankind.

34.Alistair (Scottish Origin) this is a name meaning protector and defender.

35.Elmo (English Origin) The helpful protector.

36.Igor (Russian Origin) one of the names that mean loyal and protect in Russian.

37.Jaclyn (French Origin) meaning to protect.

38.Kelly (Irish Origin) meaning warrior and defender, the ultimate protector.

39.Shomer (Hebrew Origin) meaning the keeper.

40.Sloan (Irish Origin) Will stand with and protect.

41.Willa (Latin Origin) meaning protector which holds significance as a unique choice.

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Written by Olivia Thristan

Bachelor of Science specializing in Cinematography and Film/Video Production

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Olivia ThristanBachelor of Science specializing in Cinematography and Film/Video Production

With a degree in Film and Television Production from Staffordshire University, Olivia is a writer who is passionate about photography and loves to watch documentaries. When she's not working on her writing, Olivia can usually be found experimenting with baking, collecting Lego figures, getting creative with polymer clay, and searching for the best pizza joints in the West Midlands and beyond.

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