Names That Mean Stronghold

  1. Denzel
    • Origin:

      Cornish
    • Meaning:

      "from the high stronghold"
    • Description:

      This old Cornish name took on a whole new identity via Denzel Washington, who has inspired several thousand namesakes. The actor was named after his father, who was named for a Dr. Denzel, who delivered him.
  2. Gerda
    • Origin:

      Scandinavian
    • Meaning:

      "enclosure, stronghold"
    • Description:

      Mythological goddess of fertility whose name seems, ironically, among the least attractive.
  3. Girtha
    • Origin:

      Variation of Gertha, English from Scandinavian
    • Meaning:

      "enclosure, stronghold"
    • Description:

      Don't put "girth" in a baby name.
  4. Gertha
    • Origin:

      English variation of Gerda, Scandinavian
    • Meaning:

      "enclosure, stronghold"
    • Description:

      Gertha hasn't been seen since 1971, and it's unlikely to make a comeback.