43 Aztec Warrior Names For Your Baby Girl or Boy

The Aztecs were a Mesoamerican civilization that flourished in central Mexico from 1300 to 1521. All Aztec males, excluding nobles, were expected to be trained as warriors.

The Aztec warrior was honored in society if he was successful. I have hand-picked 43 Aztec warrior names for your baby boy or girl.

Male Aztec Warrior Names

Cuauhtémoc

Cuauhtémoc was the 11th and last Aztec emperor. It is a masculine name of Nahuatl origin, which means “one who has descended like an eagle.”

Tlacaelel

Tlacaelel means “man of strong emotions” and “greatest hero.” Tlacaelel I was the son of Queen Cacamacihuatl and Emperor Huitzilihuitl.

Nezahualcóyotl

Nezahualcóyotl, meaning “hungry coyote,” or “fasted coyote,” is a rare name that comes from Nahuatl. Nezahualcoyotl was an important king of one of the main cities in the Aztec empire, Texcoco.

Ahuitzotl

Meaning water thorny, Ahuitzotl was the eighth Aztec ruler. Ahuizotl took his name from the animal ahuizotl, a legendary creature in Aztec mythology.

Chimalpopoca

This name is comprised of chimalli (“shield”) and popoca (“smoke, smoking”). Chimalpopoca was the third Emperor of Tenochtitlan, which is now the historic center of Mexico City.

Tizoc

This beautiful Aztec boy name means “he who does penance” or “he who makes sacrifices.” Tizoc was the son of the princess Atotoztli II.

Moquihuix

Moquihuix was the fourth ruler of Tlatelolc. A funerary urn that may belong to Moquihuix was found in 1978.

Axayacatl

Another good male Aztec warrior name that means water face or face of water.

Itzcoatl

Itzcoatl was the founder of the Aztec Empire and the fourth king of Tenochtitlan. He married Princess Huacaltzintli. The name Itzcoatl means obsidian snake in Nahuatl, from itztli (obsidian) and cōātl (snake).

Huitzilihuitl

Huitzilihuitl was the second Tlatoani of Tenochtitlan. He founded the Royal Council. The name translates to hummingbird feather in the Nahuatl language.

Cuitláhuac

The name Cuitláhuac originates from the Nahuatl words “cuitl” (excremental) and “huac” (possessing).

Océlotl

The name “ocelot” refers to the jaguar. It is pronounced [oːˈseːloːt͡ɬ].

Cuauhtlato

Means eagle.

Yaotl

Yaotl translates to warrior in English.

How do I go about choosing an Aztec name?

Try to choose a name that will help your child stand out.

Look at all the possible nicknames people could give your child.

Think of what you want your child’s name to mean. Scribble down qualities you’re looking for.

It is advisable to avoid using trendy names for your child.

Chimalli

In the Nahuatl language, Chimalli it translates to shield.

Tecuhtli

Lord or noble.

Itztli

The name Itzli means obsidian blade.

Cipactli

From the cipactli (crocodile), the name refers to a primeval sea monster. In Aztec mythology, Cipactli is also seen as the earth monster.

Tenoch

Tenoch translates to ”fruit of the stone” in English.

Mixcoatl

I love the name Mixcoatl, which means Cloud Serpent. Mixcoatl is also a deity in the Aztec peoples, and was associated with the stars.

Xipilli

Xipilli means prince or noble one.

Nopaltzin

“Cactus King” in the Nahuatl language.

Ixtlilxochitl

Ixtlilxóchitl was the chief of Texcoco.

Tezozomoc

Wrathful lord.

Quetzalcoatl

Quetzalcoatl is a deity related to learning, knowledge, crafts, arts, intelligence, merchants, the Sun, Venus, and wind. Quetzalcoatl (translates as Feathered Serpent or Precious Serpent. This deity was one of the most popular in Hispanic tradition.

Huitzilopochtli

Huitzilopochtli is a deity in Aztec culture. The name means Hummingbird of the South.

Xicoténcatl

Angry bumblebee.

Cualli

Cualli means good-natured.

Female Aztec Warrior Names

Itzpapalotl

Ītzpāpalōtl was a goddess in Aztec culture. Her wings are obsidian. The name means clawed butterfly or obsidian butterfly.

Tlazolteotl

Tlahzolteōtl is a deity of steam baths, absolution, purification, fertility, sexuality, temptation, impurity, vice, sin, carnality, and lust. Tlazolteotl translates to the goddess of filth in Nahuatl.

Chantico

She who dwells in the house.

Cihuacoatl

With its pretty sound, you’re onto a winner with this Aztec girls’ name that means Snake Woman. Cihuacoatl was the goddess of childbirth.

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Coatlicue

The name Coatlicue translates to Serpent Skirt.

Malinalxochitl

Meaning “Woman Serpent,” Malinalxochitl was the goddess of insects of the desert and snakes.

Facts About Aztec Warriors

All adult men had to serve in the Aztec military.

Each soldier dressed as he thought fit.

Jaguar Warriors represented night and earth.

Aztec warriors served the ruler of the empire.

They extracted ‘tribute payments’ that made the empire rich.

Xochiquetzal

Meaning maiden, Xochiquetzal was a goddess associated with love and fertility in Aztec mythology.

Coyolxauhqui

This name means bells painted.

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Toci

Toci translates to grandmother.

Yaocihuatl

Yaocihuatl signifies warrior woman in Nahuatl.

Iztaccihuatl

The name means white (like salt) woman in Nahuatl. Iztaccíhuatl is actually a dormant volcanic mountain in Mexico.

Miyaoaxochitl

Flower of the mountain.

Tzitzimitl

A Tzitzimītl is a type of celestial deity that can be seen around the Sun during a solar eclipse. They were protectresses of the feminine.

Papantzin

Papantzin was a Texcocoan princess, and the name means butterfly.

Xochicotzin

The name means little necklace of flowers.

Necahual

The one who is born again.