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Names That Mean Hard

Updated November 2023

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  • Caledon

    Irish place-name from Caledonia

    "hard or rocky land"

    Caledon, the name of the arrogant Billy Zane character in "Titanic," is an Irish place-name related to Caledonia, the Latin word for Scotland thought to be derived from the ancient Celtic word for…

  • Caledonia

    Latin place-name for Scotland

    "hard or rocky land"

    Caledonia is a rhythmic and alluring place name used by singer Shawn Colvin for her daughter. It would make an interesting and apt choice for a girl with Scottish ancestry.

  • Amahl

    Hebrew

    "hard labor"

    Known from the Menotti opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors, this is a subdued and gentle name.

  • Peredur

    Welsh

    "hard spears"

    This was the name of several figures from Welsh mythology, and was also used by 12th-century chronicler Geoffrey of Monmouth in his Arthurian tales, borne by a hopeful knight. The character of…

  • Hardtimes

    English word name

    "hard times"

    This almost Puritanical name was used by American enslaved people in the 1800s.

  • Slugger

    English word name

    "one who hits hard"

    We haven't heard of any babies named Slugger, but it certainly could be used as a name, especially as other aggressive word names like Shooter and Breaker have burst onto the scene. You could make a…