Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender
Ada

Noble one

German

Addo

King of the Road

African

Adeniyi

Crown has honour

African

Adira

Strong, noble, powerful

Hebrew

Aitana

Glory

Portuguese

Alala

War-like

Greek

Alara

Water fairy

Armenian

Aldis

Battle-seasoned

English

Aldith

Seasoned warrior; battle-seasoned

English

Alexandra

Defender of man

Greek

Alice

Of nobility

German

Alonza

Ready for battle

German

Aloysia

Famous warrior

German

Alvara

Elf warrior

Italian

Amelia

Work

German

Amihan

Winter storm; northern wind

Asian

Andraste

Victory

Celtic

Angela

Messenger of God

Greek

Ariel

Lion of God

Hebrew

Arleth

Lion of God

Spanish

Artis

Bear

Celtic

Arvid

Eagle of the Woods, Brave Warrior

Scandinavian

Athena

Wise

Greek

Atonia

Strong as an oak

Hebrew

Aubrey

Elf ruler

English

Audra

Noble strength

English

Audrey

Noble strength

English

Averill

To open; boar battle

Latin

Aziza

Beloved precious; mighty

Hebrew

Ballona

Goddess of battle

Latin

Batilda

Woman warrior

German

Beatrix

Voyager (through life); blessed

Latin

Bemia

Battle maid

Anglo-Saxon

Berna

Strong, brave bear

German

Blyana

Strong

Irish

Boyana

Battle

Bulgarian

Briella

God is my strength

Italian

Caden

Fighter

American

Cahira

Warrior

Irish

Cassandra

Man's defender, warrior

Greek

Colette

People of victory

French

Cong

Intelligent, Clever

Chinese

Da-xia

Big Hero

Chinese

Dera

Destiny

African

Desislava

To Seek Glory

Bulgarian

Ebba

Brave, strong boar

Scandinavian

Eilith

Seasoned warrior

English

Eleanor

Of unknown meaning

English

Elizabeth

God is my oath

Hebrew

Eloisa

Famous warrior

German

Emilia

To rival

Latin

Emory

Home strength

German

Ernesta

Serious; battle to the death

German

Eztli

Blood

Aztec (Nahuatl)

Faizah

Victorious

African

Fergie

Strength of Man

English

Finley

Fair warrior

Scottish

Fortney

Strong

Latin

Freya

Lady

Scandinavian

Frida

Peaceful; lady

German

Gabriella

God is my strength

Italian

Gerta

Strong spear

German

Grizelda

Dark battle

German

Guadalupe

Wolf valley

Spanish

Gunilda

Battle-maid

Scandinavian

Gurit

Young lion

Hebrew

Harriet

Home ruler

German

Hattie

Home ruler

German

Imelda

Universal battle

Spanish

Irelina

Noblewoman, princess, warrior, countess

English

Joaquina

God will establish; God gives strength

Spanish

Kainda

Hunter's Daughter

African

Kella

Warrior

Irish

Kemina

Strong

Spanish

Kempley

Fighter's meadow

English

Kinley

White warrior

Irish

Kirek

The strong one, the brave one

Gaelic

Lavi

Lion

Hebrew

Layla

Night

Arabic

Leona

Lion

Latin

Louise

Famous warrior

German

Lova

Battle noise

Scandinavian

Lujza

Famous warrior

German

Lula

Famous warrior

German

Macie

Weapon

French

Malala

Grief stricken

Arabic

Margaret

Pearl

English

Matilda

Mighty in battle

German

Matina

Strong, Sound, and Solid.

Greek

Maude

Woman from Magdala; mighty in battle

Hebrew

Maya

Dream

Indian (Sanskrit)

Millicent

Brave strength

French

Minka

Strong-willed warrior

Polish

Morgan

Circling sea

Welsh

Morrigan

War Goddess

Irish

Murphy

Descendant of sea warrior

Irish

Myla

Soldier

English

Nadetta

The courage of a bear

German

Nadia

Hope

Slavic

Nakoma

Great warrior or Great spirit

Native American

Nalda

Strong

Spanish

Navy

Military at sea

English

Ordell

Little knife

English

Orsala

Little she-bear

Scandinavian

Orzora

God's strength

Hebrew

Ottilie

Prosperous in battle

French

Payden

From the fighter's farm

English

Quirina

Warrior

Latin

Radha

Success

Indian (Sanskrit)

Raina

Queen

Modern

Rieka

Power of the wolf; power of the home

German

Romilda

“Brave battle maiden,” from the Germanic.

Italian

Ronica

Strong counsel; true image

Latin

Rooney

Descendent of the champion

Irish

Ruth

Friend

Hebrew

Ryder

Knight, mounted warrior

English

Sade

Honor confers a crown

African

Saisha

Meaningful life; truth of life

Indian (Sanskrit)

Samara

Guardian

Hebrew

Saoirse

Freedom

Irish

Seda

Spirit of the forest

Armenian

Selda

Dark battle

German

Seraphina

Burning ones

Hebrew

Shardea

Honor Brings a Crown

African

Sloane

Raid

Irish

Sonya

Wisdom

Greek

Sophia

Wisdom

Greek

Stormi

Stormy

English

Sufa

Storm

Hebrew

Sula

Peace; little she-bear

Scandinavian

Sylvia

Woods, forest

Latin

Tafariah

She who inspires awe

African

Tempest

Turbulent, stormy

French

Tiaret

Lioness

African

Tilly

Mighty in battle

German

Traci

Warlike

Irish

Trudi

Strong spear

German

Tyria

Thor's battle

English

Ulka

Power of the wolf; power of the home

German

Ursa

Little she-bear

Scandinavian

Uzima

Full of Life

African

Valencia

Strong, healthy

Latin

Valentina

Strong and healthy

Latin

Valeria

Strength and vigor

Italian

Velora

Strong, healthy

Latin

Victoria

Victory

Latin

Victory

Victory

Latin

Vittoria

Victory

Latin

Vivica

Alive; war fortress

Scandinavian

Warna

Fighting defender

German

Willa

Will helmet, protection

German

Wilma

Will helmet, protection

German

Winda

Hunter

African

Xena

Guest, stranger

Greek

Xipil

Noble one, of Fire

Aztec (Nahuatl)

Xiuhcoatl

Weapon of Destruction

Aztec (Nahuatl)

Yaotl

Warrior

Aztec (Nahuatl)

Ymelda

Universal battle

Italian

Yocheved

Glory of God

Hebrew

Yumi

Reason

Japanese

Zaila

Might, power

Arabic

Zenaida

Life of Zeus; belonging to Zeus

Russian

Zhenga

African Queen

African

Ziggy

Victory

German

Zoey

Life

Greek

Zuriel

The Lord is my Rock

Hebrew

Zyanya

Forever, Always

Aztec (Nahuatl)

Fierce girl names won’t sit down in the face of strife. These bold beauties are ready to take on the challenge and come out ahead. From popular picks to rare renegades, we’ve covered some of our standout picks.

Some of today’s most popular girl names are surprisingly fierce in meaning, including Sophia. While her meaning of “wisdom” isn’t super powerful on the surface, quick wit is more powerful than any sword. The stately Victoria also has a hidden strong meaning of “victory.” She’s often seen as a timeless treasure suitable for afternoon tea, but don’t let that fool you. She’s one fierce queen! Her opposite would be Ryder if you prefer something a little rowdier. Meaning “mounted warrior,” she’s growing in popularity with parents for both boys and girls.

Other options are rare like Murphy. This “descendent of the sea warrior” has Irish roots and falls into the unisex category. Rooney is another fierce female, meaning “descendent of the champion.” She’s quite rare but makes a great alternative to the mega-popular Riley. For a more formal feel, see Leona, meaning “lion.” This Latin lady is mature in sound and courageous, but you can soften her with nicknames like Lee and Leoni. Get to know more rare, fierce faces with Ursa, Minka, and Morrigan.

Amazing meanings and fierce names for girls go hand-in-hand. Ariel‘s “lion of God” will forever be one of our all-time favorites. Also linked to The Little Mermaid, this Hebrew name also has super nickname potential, including Ari and ElleWilla is another excellent choice, meaning “will helmet” or “protection.” She’s vintage in sound, suiting one of today’s top trends, but she’s not very common yet. Discover more fierce meanings with Samara, Payden, and Lula.

Fierce finds may get their strength from associations like Eleanor. Connected to first lady, activist, and diplomat Eleanor Roosevelt,  this vintage name is once again gaining steam with parents. She’s a versatile pick, too, as she can be shortened to Elle, Ella, or Nora. Another option is Maya, a sweetheart linked to poet and Civil Rights activist Maya Angelou. Never underestimate the power of words, as this woman could move mountains with them! You could also try a name tied to a mythological goddess like Athena or Freya. See Malala, Harriet, and Frida for more fierce girl names with epic associations.

Check out our complete list of more fierce girl names to meet more monikers with might.