Names Meaning Strong

Baby names with meanings related to strength, power, and resilience. From the Norse Thor (thunder) to the Latin Valentina (strong and healthy) — these names carry a powerful meaning that will inspire your child throughout life. Popular strong names include names like Brian, Ethan, Matilda and Brianna.

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helper, deliverer

dweller at the stronghold or castle

Old Norse, Germanic

commander, leader, battle

Hero, brave, valiant

father of the strong one

Dutch, from Germanic elements

brave friend

brave friend

brave, bold

Possibly related to 'to boom' or 'to rumble', suggesting a strong, resonant sound.

1594.Bounyadeth

Merit and power

possibly 'fortified place' or 'stronghold'

Native American (possibly Lenape or Delaware)

unknown, possibly 'to be strong' or 'to be brave'

hunter, warrior

fighter, warrior

Warrior, fighter

Warrior, fighter

battle, warrior, white, fair

fighter, warrior

Warrior, fighter, inhabitant of Boyko-land

brave, bold, fierce

1605.Brackenbury

bracken-covered fort or stronghold

broad island or spirited, brave

related to Brahma; power of Brahma

God's warrior

possibly 'brother' or 'brave'

high, noble, or strong

brave, bold, or raven

brave raven

brave, noble, or high-born

West African (possibly Mandinka or Fula)

Unknown, possibly related to 'blessing' or 'brave'

American (variant of Brandy)

sword, burning, or brandy

sword-power

brave, courageous

Irish (via English), popularized in Spanish-speaking cultures

strong, virtuous, honorable

strong, virtuous, or noble

high, noble, or strong

High, noble, or strong

strong, virtuous, honorable

salmon, broad, or brave

brave, broad, or salmon

American English (modern coinage)

Combination of Bray and Lon; possibly 'strong' or 'brave'

strong, virtuous, honorable

strong, high, noble

Irish (via Americanization)

high, noble, or strong

Irish (via American coinage)

hill, high, or strong

Irish, Germanic

strength, power, or exalted one

high, powerful; places of marshes

High, noble, or strong; often interpreted as 'strong and noble woman'.

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