Names That Mean Protector, Defender, or Guardian

  1. Alexane
    • Origin:

      French variation of Alexandra
    • Meaning:

      "defending men"
    • Description:

      This unusual form of Alexandra might be seen and pronounced as a combination of Alex and Anne.
  2. Havard
    • Origin:

      Norwegian
    • Meaning:

      "protector"
    • Description:

      An unusual yet accessible Scandinavian choice, though it might be confused with Harvard.
  3. Eastman
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "grace protector"
    • Description:

      Eastman is a solid, old-style Atlantic seaboard surname. But as a first name, we think Easton works better.
  4. Tenzan
    • Origin:

      Variation of Tenzin, Tibetan
    • Meaning:

      "protector of Dharma"
    • Description:

      Tenzan is a variation of Tenzin, a name with special significance for Buddhists, being the first name of the Dalai Lama.
  5. Faramund
    • Origin:

      Germanic
    • Meaning:

      "protector of journeys"
    • Description:

      Variation of Pharamond.