Bravery Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Bravery

"Courage is the choice and willingness to confront agony, pain, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation"

Multiple origins Origin Gender-Neutral 📈 Peak 2019 👥 210 in US

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

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Meaning
Courage is the choice and willingness to confront agony, pain, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
210
Life Path
Number 1

📖 What Does Bravery Mean?

Courage is the choice and willingness to confront agony, pain, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation. Valour is courage or bravery, especially in battle.

🌐 Wikipedia summary Read full article ↗

Courage is the choice and willingness to confront agony, pain, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation. Valour is courage or bravery, especially in battle.

Root Element
Bravery
Core Meaning
"Courage is the choice and willingness to confront agony, pain, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation"
Language

🔢 Numerology of Bravery

B 2
R 9
A 1
V 4
E 5
R 9
Y 7
SUM 1
1
Life Path
Independence & Leadership
6
Soul Urge
Nurturing & Responsibility
4
Personality
Stability & Hard Work

Life Path 1 — Independence & Leadership: Natural-born leaders, ambitious, and self-reliant.

📊 Bravery in Numbers

210 US bearers
2019 Peak year
Gender-Neutral Predominant gender
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Bravery" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "Courage is the choice and willingness to confront agony, pain, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.

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Today (2026)

~210 people named Bravery in the US. Peaked in 2019 with 27 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Bravery?

The Life Path number for Bravery is 1, associated with Independence & Leadership. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 4.

Is Bravery a boy or girl name?

Bravery is Gender-Neutral. Based on US data, 67% male and 33% female.

How many people are named Bravery in the US?

Approximately 210 people in the United States are named Bravery. The name peaked in 2019 with 27 recorded uses.

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