Origin
Old French
Syllables
2
Zodiac
Leo
Trend
Declining
At a glance
Courage is a name often given to boys. Ranked #7313 and is easing off the charts this year. It comes from a Old French origin and traditionally means "Bold spirit and fearless determination in adversity". It has 2 syllables.
The Story of Courage
The name Courage traces its phonetic roots to Old French 'corage' meaning heart or spirit, evolving through Middle English to signify bravery. Historically, it appeared in literature as a virtue name during the medieval period. Culturally, it resonates with heroic ideals in Western traditions. In media, it appears in animated series and adventure tales. Personality traits associated include bravery and leadership. The name encourages a life of valor and integrity across generations.
Popularity
Currently ranked #7313 on the Baby Billboard Charts. Peak rank: #7313. Changed -1034 positions from last year.
Numerology Profile
Seeks truth and introspection.
Desires creative expression.
Values stability and hard work.
Leads with independence.
Zodiac & Astrology
Leo
Embodies bold leadership and warmth.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Radiates strength and fearless energy.
Color Aura
Fiery Red
Element
Fire
Season
Summer
Gemstone
Ruby
Spirit Animal
Lion
Power Word
Bravery
Energy Type
Fire × Summer
Personality & Traits
Brave
Faces challenges head on with determination.
Famous People Named Courage
Courage the Cowardly Dog
Fictional character from animated series
Courage in Pop Culture
Courage
Courage the Cowardly Dog
Historical Events
1600
Virtue names gained popularity in England.
International Variations
Courage in Different Scripts
كوراج
Arabic
勇气
Chinese (Mandarin)
カレッジ
Japanese (Katakana)
커리지
Korean
קוראז'
Hebrew
Κουράζ
Greek
Кураж
Cyrillic
कोरेज
Hindi (Devanagari)
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Courage:
Courage Alexander
Courage Benjamin
Courage Christopher
Courage Daniel
Courage Edward
Courage Frederick
Courage Gregory
Courage Harrison
Fun Facts & Trivia
Represents a virtue name popular in Puritan times.
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Quick Facts
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