Names That Mean Hard

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 "hard." Cal is a wonderful nickname, and Caledon an inventive way to get there.

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.

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

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. The character of Percival was probably based on him.

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

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 whole baseball-themed sibset out of it: brothers named Slugger, Striker. Catcher, Fielder, and Homer.