150 Fierce Hunter and Huntress Names: With Cool Origins

52 Cool Hunter Names

These 52 fierce hunter names are fair game.

1. Acetaeon – a masculine Greek title and mythical hunter considered the first human sacrifice.
2. Apollo – the ancient mythical Greek god of archery, poetry, and sunlight or a giant asteroid.
3. Apsat – of Georgian origin, referring to the god of hunting, birds, and animals.
4. Arawn – a central character in Welsh mythology, known for his hunting skills and shape-shifting powers.
5. Aristaeus – the Greek protector of hunters, meaning “best.”
6. Arrow – a unisex English option referring to a popular tool for hunters.
7. Bow – a weapon used to hunt large game such as elk or deer.
8. Cayde – among hunter names inspired by video games, borne by Cayde-6 from Destiny.
9. Chase – a French option that means “to hunt down” and a vintage nickname for hunters.
10. Chasen – of French and Hebrew origin, meaning “huntsman” and a badass alternative to Jason.
11. Chiron – a Greek centaur trained by Artemis in the art of hunting and archery.
12. Cocidius – of Celtic origin, borne by the mythical god of wars and hunting, equivalent to Mars.
13. Colt – an English pick referring to a young horse or a gun used for hunting.
14. Connor – of Celtic origin, meaning “master of hounds” or “hunter.”
15. Davy – short for the Hebrew title David, borne by sharpshooter Davy Crockett.
16. Draven – derived from “drafend,” meaning “to hunt” in Old English.
17. Eros – the Greek god of love, known for his victory in all areas, including hunting.
18. Esau – of Hebrew origin, meaning “man of the field,” one of the Bible’s best-known hunters.
19. Firas – is Arabic for “lion,” a fierce beast famous for its predatory skills.
20. Fowler – of English origin, another word for “bird hunter.”
21. Fred – short for Alfred, meaning “peace,” borne by famous archer Fred Bear.
22. Gahiji – joins the ranks of Egyptian names that mean hunter, prevalent in the Middle East.
23. Grosvenor – of French origin meaning “great hunter,” perfect for your little marksmen.
24. Holter – a great French pick referring to a hunter or fisherman.
25. Huntington – hails from the UK, often seen as a surname meaning “hunter’s settlement.”
26. Ivar – a Scandinavian pick meaning “archer” or “bow warrior,” perfect for your on-point boy.
27. Jaeger – among famous German surnames referring to the best hunters.
28. Kanati – borne by a Cherokee Indian responsible for teaching his people how to hunt.
29. Khonvoum – of African origin, referring to the god of the hunt, depicted with a rainbow weapon.
30. Lelantos– is the Greek titan of the air known for his ability to hunt down prey sneakily.
31. Leo – the Latin word for “lion,” among the fiercest hunters of the animal kingdom.
32. Niabi – a Native American pick meaning “fawn spared by the hunter,” perfect for the compassionate boy.
33. Nimrod – of Hebrew origin, noted in the Bible as Noah’s great-grandson, honored for his hunting skills.
34. Nodens – the Norse variation of Mars, a mythical god hailed as one of the greatest hunters.
35. Nyyrikki – a strong option referring to the Finnish god of the hunt, associated with Nimrod.
36. Oden – a variant of Odin, a mythical figure famous for Odin’s Hunt, which preceded misfortune.
37. Odysseus – a Greek and Roman pick borne by a mythical titan who loves hunting.
38. Oringo – of African origin, meaning “he who likes to hunt.”
39. Orion – a Greek pick pointing to Orion’s constellation, depicting a hunter.
40. Rudra – of Indian origin, meaning “storm” or “the hunt.”
41. Sidon – a Hebrew title for boys meaning “hunting,” “fishing,” and “venison.”
42. Theron – of Greek origin, means “hunter” or “pursuer.”
43. Thimba – hails from the Swahili dialect, meaning “lion hunter.”
44. Todd – is an English surname doubling as a forename, given initially to fox hunters.
45. Trapper – of English origin, refers to someone who hunts animals with traps.
46. Tyoma – the Russian god of hunting and childbirth, comes with the adorable nickname Ty.
47. Wallace – of Welsh origin, can refer to the Wallace hunting kilt.
48. Washington – an English pick borne by U.S. President George Washington, an avid hunter.
49. Wepwawet – the Egyptian god of hunting and war, often depicted with a wolf’s head.
50. Wesson – of English origin, a popular brand of firearms used by hunters.
51. Woodman – an English surname meaning “hunter” that can be used as a dashing forename.
52. Wylder – a German pick meaning “adventurer” or “hunter.”

49 Elegant Huntress Names

These 49 sophisticated huntress names will have you hooked.

1. Aala – hails from the United States, meaning “she who hunts.”
2. Abnoba – of Celtic origin, referring to the goddess of the hunt – cute nicknames include Abbie.
3. Aife – a variation of Aoife, a Celtic warrior known for her immense hunting skills.
4. Airmed – the Celtic goddess of foraging or hunting for herbs.
5. Alcyone – of Greek origin meaning “kingfisher,” a beautiful bird with a knack for fishing.
6. Alessia – hails from Italy, meaning “hunter,” perfect for the girl who stands up for herself.
7. Andromache – a Greek pick meaning “man battler” and wife of a famous mythical hunter named Hector.
8. Annie – of Hebrew origin, meaning “full of grace” borne by sharpshooter Annie Oakley.
9. Arduinna – the Roman goddess of forests and hunting, often depicted riding a boar.
10. Artemis – of Greek origin referring to the goddess of hunting, means “twin of Apollo” and “butcher.”
11. Atalanta – a Greek huntress whose name means “equal in weight,” honored for her agility.
12. Aurora – refers to the Roman goddess of dawn, a popular time to hunt.
13. Auryon – an American pick that’s a variant of Orion, meaning “hunter.”
14. Belisama – the Norse goddess of the hunt, comes with the beautiful nickname Bella.
15. Bendis – the Thracian goddess of the moon and hunt, equivalent to Artemis.
16. Brenda – of Norse origin, meaning “blade of the sword,” ideal for the fiercest hunter.
17. Brielle – hails from France, meaning “hunting ground,” can also be short for the Hebrew Gabrielle.
18. Britomartis – the Cretan goddess of mountains and hunting made famous through Greek mythology.
19. Camilla – featured in works by Shakespeare and Virgil, portrayed as a tomboy who adores hunting.
20. Cynthia – joins the ranks of mythical female hunter names, an alias for Artemis, the goddess of hunting.
21. Cyrene – of Greek origin, referring to Hypeseus’ daughter, a fierce huntress.
22. Dali – a Georgian goddess who rules hoofed animals, perfect for your little mountain girl.
23. Di – of Latin and Greek origin, short for Diana, the Roman goddess of hunting.
24. Diana – of Greek and Latin origin, refers to the mythical Roman ruler of hunting and forests.
25. Diane – a variation of Diana, the goddess of hunting and the moon, perfect for the night owl.
26. Divana – derived from Devana, the Polish ruler of nature, forests, hunting, and the moon.
27. Enda – an Irish title meaning “like a bird,” referring to a natural-borne predator or hunter.
28. Fianna – of Irish origin, meaning “warrior huntress,” a popular username for WoW players.
29. Flidais – hails from Egypt, meaning “divine mother,” referring to the goddess of the hunt.
30. Guinevere- a French pick borne by fictional King Arthur’s hunting companion and wife.
31. Jameka – an African title meaning “hunter” or “loyal,” both honorable attributes for your girl.
32. Kainda – a good pick for hunting parents as it means “hunter’s daughter” in the African dialect.
33. Katniss – a Greek title borne by Katniss Everdeen, a sharpshooter featured in the Hunger Games.
34. Kenzleigh – of English origin, meaning “spirit hunter,” comes with the adorable moniker Kenzie.
35. Lara – a Russian and Greek title borne by Lara Croft, a fictional treasure hunter and warrior.
36. Makaya – a Native American pick from the Hopi tribe, meaning “one who hunts eagles.”
37. Merida – of Latin origin, borne by Disney’s fictional princess, known for her archery skills.
38. Neith – among Egyptian names, borne by the goddess of war and hunting.
39. Pakhet – of Egyptian origin, meaning “she who scratches,” referring to the goddess of the hunt.
40. Sedna – an Inuit title claimed by the mythical goddess of the sea, fishing, and marine animals.
41. Sylvanas – ideal for gaming parents, as it refers to World of Warcraft’s chief huntress.
42. Teresa – is of Greek origin, meaning “from Theras” or “huntress.”
43. Tessa – a Greek pick short for Theresa, meaning “hunter.”
44. Valda – a variation of Holda, featured in mythology as Woldan’s wife and co-leader of the hunt.
45. Venatrix – the Latin word for “hunter,” similar to a feminine gladiator.
46. Winda – of Swahili origin, meaning “hunter,” a beautiful way to share your African pride.
47. Zada – an Arabic pick meaning “fortunate” or “hunter,” ideal for your good luck charm.
48. Zambadi – of Arabic origin, meaning “hunter,” perfect for the Arabian beauty.
49. Zarola – a famous title among Muslim girls, meaning “hunter” or “huntress.”

49 Unisex Hunter and Huntress Names

The buck stops with these 49 hunter and huntress names.

1. Alex – joins Greek hunter and huntress names, referring to someone who hunts down the enemy.
2. Archer – an English surname doubling as a forename, a cool pick for the little bowman.
3. Aris – short for Aristaceus, the god of hunting and pottery, can be used for either gender.
4. Asp – a type of Egyptian cobra known for hunting prey three times its size.
5. Bear – a ferocious animal famous for its ability to stalk prey, symbolizing strength and courage.
6. Betelgeuse – a legendary Arabic title meaning “hunter’s shoulder,” referring to Orion, a renowned hunter.
7. Caine – a biblical Hebrew pick meaning “spear hunter,” borne by the world’s first murderer.
8. Caliber – describes the size of a bullet, a popular term amongst hunters.
9. Canowicakte – of Native American origin, meaning “forest hunter.”
10. Cernunnos – one of many Celtic hunting gods, often pictured surrounded by dogs.
11. Falcon – a large bird trained to retrieve hunter’s kills.
12. Fiagai- the Irish word for “hunter,” suitable for either gender.
13. Fisher – an English occupational last name for fisherman that can be used for girls and boys.
14. Fletcher – a Scottish surname referring to those who make arrows for hunting.
15. Forager – a hunter-gatherer who travels to find herbs, berries, and nuts.
16. Forest – of English origin, meaning “woodsman” or “woods,” a popular spot for hunters.
17. Gauge – a term describing the size of a shotgun barrel or ammunition, pronounced “GAYJ.”
18. Gwyn – a key character in Welsh mythology, known as the leader of the hunt.
19. Hawke – a variation of hawk, a bird trained to help hunters capture their prey.
20. Herne – a Celtic god associated with the hunt, featured in Shakespeare’s The Merry Wives of Windsor.
21. Hunter – an English pick describing someone who hunts for a living.
22. Huntingden – a classy English surname meaning “from the hunter’s hill.”
23. Huntley – of Old English origin, referring to a hunter’s meadow.
24. Jaecar – the German word for “hunter,” perfect for parents who adore the nickname Jae.
25. J’onn – a fictional title borne by J’onn J’onnz, also known as The Martian Manhunter in DC Comics.
26. Lubdhaka – a rare Sanskrit pick meaning “hunter” or “covetous,” giving this title a badass air.
27. Lynx – a wild cat symbolizing hunting and protection, a cool pick for parents wanting the “X-factor.”
28. Meadow – an English title meaning “grass” or “vegetation,” a popular setting for hunters to stalk prey.
29. Mixcoatl – of Aztec origin, referring to the goddess of the hunt, associated with the Milky Way.
30. Nujalik – a Chinese or Inuit title meaning “goddess of hunting” or “god of the land.”
31. Nullah – an Australian pick meaning “hunting stick” or “war club,” perfect for your fierce baby.
32. Oakley – of English origin, meaning “meadow of oak trees,” borne by Annie Oakley.
33. Oceane – the French equivalent of ocean, a place to hunt fish and other marine life.
34. Pager – a French surname given to talented marksmen in training to become knights.
35. Paris – another name for Alexandros, meaning “defender,” someone who hunts enemies.
36. Pyro – a Greek pick meaning fire, also associated with the Monster Hunters video game.
37. Rama – an Indian title featured in the Dharma pointing to a deer hunter.
38. Raven – a large black bird featured in literature, known for its effective hunting skills.
39. Remington – an English surname and a popular brand of hunting ammunition.
40. Rigel – of Arabic origin, meaning “foot,” referring to Orion the Hunter’s constellation.
41. Robin – a unisex title made famous by falconer Robin Hood and his merry men.
42. Sabre – a heavy sword used for hunting large mammals.
43. Sage – of English origin referring to a wise person who foraged for healing herbs.
44. Sig – a German pick that points to the Sig Sauer brand of guns and ammunition.
45. Skade – the Norse god or goddess of bowhunting and skiing, perfect for the winter baby.
46. Talon – of English origin, the claw a bird uses to hunt its prey.
47. Waltonian – an English title meaning “keen fisherman,” inspired by Izaak Walton, an author and conservationist.
48. Wilde – of German origin meaning “hunter,” a cool title for your chaotic cherub.
49. Wolfe – a derivative of Wolf, pointing to one of the savviest hunters in North America.