Names with Survivor character

Baby names that carry the quality of survivor.

These names carry survivor as a defining character quality — drawn from their etymology, history, and the people who've carried them. Open a profile for meaning, SSA trends, and feasibility — sort by score, rank, or momentum to narrow the list.

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8 names

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Zelig
Hebrew
84
From Hebrew 'selig' meaning 'blessed' or 'happy'. Popularized in Yiddish-speaking communities as a given name.
Deucalion
Greek
62
Son of Prometheus in Greek mythology. The name combines 'deu' (two) and 'kalion' (beautiful), associated with the flood survivor who repopulated Earth.
Frannie
English
62
Diminutive of Frances, from the Germanic name meaning 'free one' or 'from France'
Gamora
Literary
62
Created for Marvel Comics, likely inspired by 'Gamora' as a fierce warrior name with possible roots in gaming/combat terminology. The character became iconic as an assassin and guardian.
Anansi
African
42
From Akan mythology, Anansi is the spider trickster deity known for wisdom, cunning, and storytelling across West African and Caribbean traditions.
Enias
Irish
42
From Old Irish meaning 'little red one' or 'fiery'. Related to Aeneas, the Trojan hero.
Erna
Celtic
42
From Old Irish meaning 'little red one' or 'earnest'; associated with strength and determination in Celtic tradition
Riven
Celtic
40
From the Irish name Rioghán, derived from 'rí' meaning 'king.' Alternately interpreted as 'little king' or connected to the concept of power and rulership in Celtic tradition.

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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024