a knight in shining armor

someone who helps you when you are in a difficult situation She was looking for a knight in shining armor who might save her from her boring life.

Usage notes: usually said by a woman about a man

Etymology: in medieval times (500 to 1500 C.E.), knights were soldiers on horses who were also supposed to help and protect women

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Linnette	li-NET	English (Rare)
Yahya	-	Arabic, Turkish, Persian
Fitzroy	FITS-roi	English (Rare)
Ingo	ING-go (German)	German, Ancient Germanic
Elke (2)	-	Hebrew
DÉLia	-	Portuguese, French, Hungarian