Baby Names That Mean Brave
Looking for baby names that mean Brave? Our library lists 129 names whose meaning carries the sense of “brave.” They break down as 107 boy names and 22 girl names. The most common cultural roots are English, German, Irish, and French. Names on this list include Adalard, Adalhard, Aethelhard, Akin, and Akins.
Every entry below shows the name’s meaning, gender, and cultural origin, and links to a full profile with pronunciation, popularity, and variants. Tap the heart to save a favorite.
The English word brave traveled in from the Italian and Spanish bravo, but the idea of courage anchors far older names. The Greek Andreas — behind Andrew and Andrea — grows from andros, “man,” carrying the sense of manly valor. Germanic naming layered courage into compounds for centuries, and many cultures honored bravery as the first virtue a child could be wished.
Brave names tend to feel grounded and dependable rather than flashy — a quiet promise of backbone. They suit a family that wants strength worn lightly, in a name that works on a playground and a résumé alike. Use the origin and gender columns below to move between classic, sturdy picks and softer names whose courage lives in the meaning.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adalard | Brave | Male | German | |
| Adalhard | Brave | Male | German | |
| Aethelhard | Brave | Male | English | |
| Akin | Yoruba Of Nigeria Name Meaning "Warrior, Hero, Brave Man."This Name Is Often Used In Compound Names Such As Akinwole And Akintunde. | Male | African | |
| Akins | Brave | Male | Egyptian | |
| Akinsanya | Yoruba Of Nigeria Name Meaning "Bravery Gets Revenge." | Male | African | |
| Akintunde | Yoruba Of Nigeria Name Meaning "Bravery Returns." | Male | African | |
| Akinwole | Yoruba Of Nigeria Name Meaning "Bravery Enters This Home." | Male | African | |
| Alhhard | Brave | Male | English | |
| Allard | Brave | Male | English | |
| Amnchadh | Brave | Male | Irish | |
| Amory | Brave: Powerful. See Also Emory. | Male | English | |
| Amos | Brave | Male | Hebrew | |
| Andre | Manly: Brave. Variant Of English Andrew. | Male | French | |
| Andreo | Manly: Brave. Variant Of English Andrew. | Male | Spanish | |
| Andres | Manly: Brave. Variant Of English Andrew. | Male | Spanish | |
| Andrew | Manly: Brave. In The Bible The First Of The Twelve Apostles Chosen. Andrew Is Patron Saint Of Scotland And Russia. See Also Jedrick And Kendrick. | Male | English | |
| Andrian | Manly: Brave. Modern Variant Of Andrew. | Male | English | |
| Andric | Manly: Brave. Modern Variant Of Andrew. | Male | English | |
| Andriel | Manly: Brave. Modern Variant Of Andrew. | Male | English | |
| Andrue | "Alternate Spelling: Andrew. Manly, Brave." | Male | English | |
| Andy | Manly: Brave. Variant Of English Andrew. | Male | French | |
| Anmcha | Brave | Male | Irish | |
| Aundre | Manly: Brave. Modern Variant Of Andrew. | Male | English | |
| Bamard | Brave As A Bear | Male | German | |
| Bamey | Brave As A Bear | Male | German | |
| Basel | Muslim Name Popular In Sudan, Meaning "Brave." | Male | African | |
| Basil | Brave | Male | Arabic | |
| Bealantin | Gaelic Form Of Ballantine (Brave) | Male | Gaelic | |
| Beamard | Brave As A Bear | Male | Irish | |
| Behrend | Variable Of Berend: Brave As A Bear | Male | German | |
| Bemot | Brave As A Bear | Male | German | |
| Benat | Brave As A Bear | Male | German | |
| Berend | Brave As A Bear | Male | German | |
| Berinhard | Brave As A Bear | Male | German | |
| Bernard | Brave As A Bear | Male | German | |
| Bernardo | Brave As A Bear | Male | Italian | |
| Bernardyn | Brave As A Bear | Male | German | |
| Bernd | Brave As A Bear | Male | German | |
| Bernhard | Brave As A Bear | Male | German | |
| Bernon | Brave As A Bear | Male | German | |
| Bertuska | Brave | Female | Hungarian | |
| Brendan | Brave | Male | Gaelic | |
| Caflice | Brave | Male | Anglo | |
| Casey | Brave: Vigilant. | Female | Irish | |
| Cathasach | Brave | Female | Gaelic | |
| Cohen | Allternate Spellings: Coen Or Koen.Brave. | Male | German | |
| Connacht | Brave Or Wise | Male | Irish | |
| Connolly | Brave Or Wise | Male | Irish | |
| Conrad | Honest Advisor Brave: Wise. | Male | German |