Names meaning warrior, strong or protector
Strong, warlike and protective names have deep roots in Irish and Celtic tradition, from the heroes of old stories to the kings and defenders of early Ireland.
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35 names with this meaning.
AengusOne strength, vigourAlasdairDefender of menAlexanderDefender of menAngusOne strength, vigourCadfanBattle peakCadorPossibly 'warrior'CathairWarriorCathalBattle rulerCathbadBattle crowCaílteSwift warrior of the FiannaConallStrong wolfDonnachaBrown warriorDuncanBrown warriorEthanStrong, enduringFearghalMan of valourFerdiadLegendary championFergalMan of valourFergusMan of vigourGearóidSpear rulerGruffuddStrong lordGwilymResolute protectorIlliamResolute protectorIvorArcher warriorLiamResolute protectorLorcanLittle fierce oneMatildaMighty in battleMurchadhSea warriorNiallChampion, or cloud; debatedOscarDivine spear (debated)RileyValiant, debatedTanguyFire warriorWilliamResolute protectorÉamonWealthy protectorÉamonnWealthy protectorÍomharBow warrior
Name meanings are drawn from Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, Cornish and other sources. Where scholars disagree we say so on each name page.