A female warrior can be called a warrioress. Other synonyms include:
- Servicewoman
- Mercenary
- Squaddie
- Fighting woman
- Prizefighter
- Braveheart
- Contender
- Pug
- Lionheart
- Boxer
- Amazon
- Shieldmaiden
- Swordswoman
- Warrior woman
- Battle angel
- Female soldier
- Woman warrior
- Feminine warrior
- Maid warrior
- Feminine fighter
- Gentle warrior
- Woman hero
- Eowyn
Its worth noting that some women warriors are documented in the written or scientific record and form part of history, such as the Ancient Briton queen Boudica, who led the Iceni into battle against the Romans.
