Names That Mean Firm

Ethan is a name that succeeds in being at once classic and fashionable, serious and cheery, strong and sensitive. Given a big boost via the name of the Tom Cruise character in the Mission Impossible film series, Ethan has fallen from its peak at Number 2 in 2009 and 2010, but is still popular in the US along with several other countries.

This could make a hauntingly evocative name for an American child, striking the perfect balance of the unusual and the familiar. Imara's meaning adds further appeal placing it among the special class of girl names that mean strong, brave, or powerful.

Among the most wearable Russian boy names for an English-speaking child.

If you can't decide between Ethan or the original Hebrew form, Eitan, you may arrive at Eithan.

Batuhan is derived from the Mongolian name Batu — meaning "firm" in Mongolian and "prevailing" Turkish — and the Turkish root han, "ruler" or "leader." The name references Batu Khan, Mongol ruler and grandson of Genghis Khan.

This Hebrew form of Ethan is commonly heard in Israel. Other forms are Eitan and Eytan

A common name in Central Asia, linked to Mongol leader Batu Khan.

An ancient Greek commander with a name as strong-sounding as its meaning.