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Medieval names for female warriors. Italian form of Latin Mathilda meaning mighty in battle MAGNHILD. Thaddea s heart has ours skipping a beat while Noor s light gives us hope. Warrior Woman Names From Around the World.

Harimanna- A German derived name meaning warrior maiden. Plenty of medieval names for girls fit todays top trends including Nura Merona and Nahara. Norwegian form of Old Norse Magnhildr meaning mighty in battle.

Few historical records mention the roles of Viking Age women and warfare. The Medieval Period lasted from the 5th until the 15th century so names changed over this period. In the 10 th and 11 th centuries stories are told of Shieldmaidens or Scandinavian female warriors.

But a Byzantine historian by the name of Johannes Skylitzes records a battle that took place in 971 in which the Scandinavian ruler of Kiev attacked the Byzantines in Bulgaria. Here are 10 of historys fiercest warriors who not only had to face their enemies but also the strict gender roles of their day. A Greek name it means defender of man.

Gertraud- A Teutonic name standing for warrior. Old Norse legend name from the Nibelungenlied of a queen of the Valkyries composed of the elements brynja armor coat of mail and hildr battle fight hence armored warrior woman. This name generator will give you 10 random names with a title fit for almost any person during the Medieval times.

Yet there were some who broke with tradition both at home and on the battlefield. Hilda- This name has several derivations from English German Norse Swedish and Teutonic. The name refers to a Battlefield Bellatrix.