259 Baby Names Meaning 'Protection'

What do you envision when you think of protection? Bravery and strength are the foremost ideas that come to mind. Baby names that mean ‘protection’ capture these positive qualities. Protection also refers to care and love. You often feel protective of the people you care about or love. Hence, these traits are also attached to this word. Protection is often associated with safeguarding and nurturing. In the early years, these names may symbolize the parents’ desire to keep their children safe and cherished. In later years, the children may assume the role of protectors of their family. Hence, unsurprisingly, these names are among the top picks in almost every language.

One of the most popular names with this meaning in the English-speaking world is Raymond. Derived from the Germanic name Raginmund, this name means ‘advice’ and ‘protection.’ Several saints bore this name, associating it with Christianity. Another well-known name is Edmund. It means ‘rich protection’ and has Old English origins. Edmund was also the name of two Anglo-Saxon kings of England and has a rich historical background. The popular name Elmo, too, means ‘helmet’ and ‘protection.’ Though originally used in other languages such as Italian, Finnish, and Estonian, it became popular after appearing in the children’s TV show Sesame Street. Rosamund is a beautiful name meaning ‘horse protection’ and is now in the spotlight due to the English actress Rosamund Pike. Other languages also have these names. Sigmund in German means ‘victory’ and ‘protection’ and is associated with the Austrian psychologist Sigmund Freud. Ismat comes from Arabic and is used in Urdu and Bengali, too. Liv is a Norwegian name that means ‘life’ apart from ‘protection.’ These are just a few examples of the names that are widely used all over the world.

Parents worldwide are enamored with these names because of their deep meanings. The element of protection plays a huge role in a child’s life.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Raelynn		Girl	Ewe; Beam of light; Counsel; Protection; Lake
Willa		Girl	Resolute protection
Raelyn		Girl	Ewe; Beam of light; Counsel; Protection
Itzel		Girl	Rainbow lady; Resin; Nectar; Extraordinary; Shadow; Protection
Bruno		Boy	Armor; Protection; Burnished; Polished; Brown
Lara		Girl	Women of the Citadel; Famous; Shine; Protection
Lliv		Girl	Life; Protection; Shelter; Olive
Guillermo		Boy	Will helmet; Desired protection
Edmund		Boy	Rich protection
Ansel		Boy	Divine protection; Helmet
Anayah		Girl	Care; Protection; Diligence; God has answered
Rami		Boy	Shooter; To be ambitious; Counsel; Protection; To come; Sheep; Night; Exalted; Mercy
Edmond		Boy	Rich protection
Avan		Boy	Water; Favor; Protection; Preservation
Raelee		Unisex	Advice; Counsel; Protection; Clearing; Red clearing
Selma		Girl	God's protection; God's helmet; Safe; Beautiful vew; Peace
Railynn		Unisex	Ewe; Beam of light; Protection of counsel
Ammon		Boy	The hidden one; Protection with edge of a sword; Protection of fear
Rayshawn		Boy	Beam of light; Counsel; Protection; God is gracious
Monae		Unisex	Home; Rich protection
Ramy		Boy	Archer; Shooter; Thrower; Counsel's protection; High father
Mayar		Boy	Moonglow; Under the protection of God
Amaan		Boy	Protection; Trustworthy; Most loveable; Peace of mind
Raylyn		Girl	Ewe; Beam of light; Advice; Protection
Minna		Girl	Will; Desire; Protection; Faithful guard; Courtly love
Wilma		Girl	Resolute protector; Strong-willed warrior; Desire for protection; Vehement protector
Osmin		Boy	The one under God's protection
Vishnu		Girl	All-pervasive; Hindu god of preservation and protection
Anselmo		Boy	Protected by God; With divine protection; God's helmet
Lliam		Boy	Resolute Protection; Helmet of will
Osmond		Boy	God's protection
Bruna		Girl	Armor; Protection; Polished
Ramone		Boy	Protected by the counsel; Counsel protection
Anzal		Unisex	God's protection; To be defined
Sigmund		Boy	Victory and protection; Victorious protection
Raylie		Unisex	Advice; Counsel; Protection; Clearing
Wil		Unisex	Desire; Will; Protection
Edmundo		Boy	Rich protection
Draymond		Unisex	Manly; Counsel protection
Larae		Girl	Ewe; Advice; Protection; Beam of light; Grain
Maimouna		Girl	She who is under divine protection
Latoya		Girl	The victorious one; Guardian; Protection
Brunilda		Girl	Armor; Battle protection
Raeden		Boy	Thunder God; Lightning; Beam of light; Protection
Annaya		Girl	The end; Care; Protection; God answers
Ancel		Boy	God helmet; Protection
Blessed		Unisex	Divine favor or protection
Guilherme		Boy	Will helmet; Helmet protection
Azrah		Girl	Virgin; Maiden; Support; Help; Protection
Avana		Unisex	Favor; Preservation; Protection; Satisfaction; Pleasure; Water; Rainbow
Fenna		Girl	Peace; Journey; Daring; Protection
Alem		Boy	Scholar; Noble protection; Little rock
Hammond		Boy	High protection; Home protection
Rayshon		Boy	Counsel's protection; Yahweh is gracious
Zelma		Girl	God's Protection
Garrus		Boy	Protection; Guardian
Fitzwilliam		Boy	Son of William; Desire; Protection
Livian		Girl	Alive; Olive; Life; Protection; Envious; Blue
Minah		Girl	Will; Helmet; Protection; Security
Thurman		Boy	Thunder; Protection
Anaaya		Girl	Care; Protection; Diligence; God answers
Wyman		Boy	Battle; Protection; Security
Garnett		Boy	Hinge; Protection; Precious red gemstone
Helmer		Boy	Helm; Protection
Raydan		Unisex	Advice; Counsel; Decision; Protection
Raela		Unisex	Ewe; Advice; Counsel; Protection
Wayman		Boy	Battle; Protection; Bold; Brave; Man
Yuji		Boy	Divine intervention; Protection; Hero; Abundant
Branko		Boy	Protection
Anaiah		Boy	Yahweh has answered; God has answered; Care; Protection; Diligence
Raima		Girl	Pleasing; Protection; Advice
Ramonita		Girl	She who is in great protection
Elmo		Boy	Beloved; Helmet; Protection
Esmond		Boy	Grace protection; Blessed peace
Raid		Boy	Advice; Counsel; Decision; Protection; Leader
Raewyn		Girl	Ewe; Beam of light; Protection; White; Blessed
Emone		Unisex	Rich protection; Wealth protection; Fortune protection
Anselm		Boy	Protected by God; God's helmet; With divine protection
Anshel		Boy	God's protection; Happy; Blessed
Liva		Unisex	Protection; Banner
Ancil		Boy	God's helmet; God's protection
Anzel		Unisex	God protection; Handmaid of God
Edmon		Boy	Rich protection
Telma		Girl	Helmet; Protection
Garnet		Boy	A semi-precious red jewel; Cautious; Protection
Gilma		Girl	Will; Desire; Protection; Helmet
Delma		Girl	From the pond; Noble; Helmet; Father; Protection; Pomegranate
Elmi		Unisex	Helmet; Protection; Will helmet; Will desire
Guillaume		Boy	Will helmet; Helmet protection
Magan		Girl	Protection; Refuge; Pearl; Sunk
Nello		Boy	Armour; Protection
Raimundo		Boy	Wise Advice, counsel, decision; Protection
Remon		Unisex	Lemon; Advice; Counsel; Protection
Thurmond		Boy	He who is under Thor's protection
Zygmunt		Boy	Victory, protection
Raymie		Unisex	Advice; Counsel; Protection
Anselma		Girl	God's helmet; Protection
Raella		Boy	Ewe; Protection of counsel; Other
Reigh		Unisex	Ewe; Advice; Protection
Aashritha		Girl	Someone who gives shelter; One who seeks God's protection