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Names meaning "hero" appear across multiple cultural traditions — from ancient Hebrew and Greek to modern English coinages. Each carries this meaning in a distinct cultural context.
Names meaning "hero" — key facts
- 195 names contain the meaning "hero"
- 175 gender-specific names, plus 12 gender-neutral
- Names meaning "hero" appear in Hebrew, Latin, Greek, Arabic, and Sanskrit traditions
- Meaning-based name searches have grown 45% year-over-year as parents seek intentional names
Girl Names Meaning "Hero"
55 girl names with this meaning
#560
Feminine form of CORNELIUS. In the 2nd century BC it was borne by Cornelia Scipionis Africana (the daughter of the military hero Scipio Africanus), the mother of the two reformers known as the Gracchi.
#575
Derived from Latin mirandus meaning "admirable, wonderful". The name was created by Shakespeare for the heroine in his play 'The Tempest' (1611), about a father and daughter stranded on an island.
#586
A variant of the name Aeneas, associated with the hero of Virgil's epic, meaning 'praise'.
#611
Latinate form of ESTELLE. This was the name of the heroine, Estella Havisham, in Charles Dickens' novel 'Great Expectations' (1860).
#786
Medieval diminutive of ROBERT. Robin Hood was a legendary hero and archer of medieval England who stole from the rich to give to the poor.
#815
Variant of Porcia, the feminine form of the Roman family name PORCIUS, used by William Shakespeare for the heroine of his play 'The Merchant of Venice' (1596).
#835
Latinized form of Βερενικη (Berenike), the Macedonian form of the Greek name Φερενικη (Pherenike), which meant "bringing victory" from φερω (phero) "to bring" and νικη (nike) "victory".
#882
Means "bee" in Hebrew. In the Old Testament Book of Judges, Deborah is a heroine and prophetess who leads the Israelites when they are threatened by the Canaanites.
#1073
An American name possibly derived from 'Cherokee', referring to the Native American tribe.
#1107
From Μαριαμη (Mariame), the form of MARIA used by the historian Josephus when referring to the wife of King Herod.
#1390
Meaning unknown. It was a rare name when British author Marie Corelli used it for the Norwegian heroine of her novel 'Thelma' (1887).
#1925
Latin form of ESTHER. Like Esther, it has been used in England since the Protestant Reformation. Nathaniel Hawthorne used it for the heroine of his novel 'The Scarlet Letter' (1850), Hester Prynne.
#2124
Means "beauty" from the Gaelic word aoibh. In Irish legend Aoife was a warrior princess. In war against her sister Scathach, she was defeated in single combat by the hero Cúchulainn.
#2306
From the name of huge trees that grow in California. The tree got its name from the Cherokee scholar Sequoya (also known as George Guess), the inventor of the Cherokee alphabet.
#2442
Derived from Greek αμαρυσσω (amarysso) "to sparkle". This was the name of a heroine in Virgil's epic poem 'Eclogues'. The amaryllis flower is named for her.
#2948
Uncertain meaning, possibly from either Greek ‘ηρως (heros) "hero, warrior"; ‘ωρα (hora) "period of time"; or ‘αιρεω (haireo) "to be chosen". In Greek mythology Hera was the queen of the gods, the sister and wife of Zeus.
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The name Kehloni is often thought to be derived from Native American origins, particularly amongst the Cherokee people.
Boy Names Meaning "Hero"
128 boy names with this meaning
#55
From the Late Greek name Χριστοφορος (Christophoros) meaning "bearing CHRIST", derived from Χριστος (Christos) combined with φερω (phero) "to bear, to carry".
#478
From a surname which has several different origins. It could be from the Old English given names Cyneric "royal power" or Cenric "bold power", or from the Welsh name Cynwrig "chief hero".
#508
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of RUDOLF. This is the name of the hero in Puccini's opera 'La Bohème' (1896).
#563
From the Hebrew name שִׁמְשׁוֹן (Shimshon) which meant "sun". Samson was an Old Testament hero granted exceptional strength by God. His mistress Delilah betrayed him and cut his hair, stripping him of his power.
#598
Meaning 'an elegant man' or can imply 'a walk of grandeur' depending on its character formation.; Typically associated with the meaning 'brave' or 'heroic'.
#636
Yohei can mean 'heroic peace' or 'excellent peace,' depending on the kanji characters used.
#681
Italian form of REYNOLD. This is the Italian name of the hero Renaud, a character in several Renaissance epics.
#836
related to 'Väinö', which is associated with the old Finnish hero Väinämöinen, a wise man of songs and magic.; derived from 'Vaino' meaning 'path' or 'way'.
#897
a blend of names, possibly a combination of 'Jared' and 'Gabriel', suggesting 'to descend' or 'hero of God'.
#1112
Typically translates to 'successful and outstanding' or 'to become a hero', depending on the characters (成与).
#1589
The meaning can vary based on the kanji used; common interpretations include 'hero' (勇気) or 'dream' (夢希).
#1591
The name Christopher means 'bearer of Christ' in Greek, deriving from the words 'Christos' (Christ) and 'pheros' (to bear).
#1616
One who is praised; a character from ancient mythology.; A hero in the Trojan War, known for his virtuous nature.
#1894
From Chinese 家 (jiā) meaning "home, family" combined with 豪 (háo) meaning "brave, heroic, chivalrous". This name can be formed from other character combinations as well.
#3418
derived from 'Arius', meaning 'hero' or 'lion'.; a variation that could be linked to strength or bravery.
#3472
From Japanese 昭 (aki) meaning "bright, luminous" combined with 夫 (o) meaning "man, husband", 男 (o) meaning "male" or 雄 (o) meaning "hero, manly". Other kanji combinations are possible.
#3646
From Irish fionn (older Irish finn) meaning "fair" or "white". Fionn mac Cumhail was a legendary Irish hero who became all-wise by eating an enchanted salmon.
#6225
Latin form of the Greek name Αινειας (Aineias), derived from Greek αινη (aine) meaning "praise". In Greek legend he was a son of Aphrodite and was one of the chief heroes who defended Troy from the Greeks.
#6443
The name refers to a legendary hero of Persian literature, particularly known from the Shahnameh.
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The name means 'wrathful' or 'to be angry'. It is derived from Odysseus (Οδυσσεύς), the legendary hero of Homer's epics.
Unisex Names Meaning "Hero"
12 gender-neutral names with this meaning
#1903
From Chinese 杰 (jié) meaning "heroic, outstanding" or other characters which are pronounced similarly.
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