Updated November 2023
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English
"fortress; strong leader who defends."
Warrick has recently come into the spotlight as the character Warrick Brown on the TV show CSI . The more conventional spelling is Warwick, a medieval English noble name.
Biblical place name
"place of strong trees"
In the Bible, Elim is an oasis where the Israelites stopped during their Exodus from Egypt. It is a place of plenty representing the natural blessings of God, with twelve springs of fresh water and…
Dutch and Scandinavian variation of Arnold
"ruler; strong as an eagle"
Works better as a full name than Arnie does as a nickname.
Korean
"strong"
An Asian name that would be easily understood in this country.
German
"hardy, brave, strong"
Sometimes pronounced MAY-nerd, which is death to a name. However, the name Maynard was given to 25 boys in 2022.
English and Scottish surname
"strong arms"
Last name occasionally used as a first, can be seen as a Lance Armstrong athlete-hero name.
Latin
"fruitful"
Drusilla is an ancient Roman name, (probably) borne by descendants of Antony and Cleopatra, and is one of the 'illa' names that are ready for a comeback, especially with its cute short form Dru.…
Estonian
"strong and manly"
Estonian variation of Andrew.
Japanese
"strong second son"
Common Japanese name for second sons. Kenjiro Shirabu is a character in the anime series Haikyu!! , and Kenjiro Tsuda is a well-known voice actor who has lent his talents to numerous anime series.
Variant of Elswyth, Anglo-Saxon
"strong temple"
Elswyth was the queen of Alfred the Great.
Spanish
"brave, strong"
An elaboration on the sunny Spanish place name Valencia.
Basque
Relatively unknown outside of its native region, Sendoa is an intriguing international name with a strong meaning.
French variation of Romaric, German, and Scottish surname
"famously strong"
Romy lovers, here's a new one for you! Romary is a surname with French and Scottish roots and has historically been a masculine given name in France. It would be a great choice on either sex, but…
Swahili
Zuberi has separate origins as a Swahili given name meaning "strong," and an Arabic surname — primarily among Sunni Muslims in Pakistan — meaning "superior."
Diminutive of Andrea, feminine form of Andrew
This unique one-syllable name was added to the mix by Mariel Hemingway for her now grown model/actress daughter; it could make a distinctive middle name or Bree substitute.
Pleasingly quaint and dainty New Testament possibility; the nickname Dru modernizes it.
Variation of Millicent, English, Germanic
"strong in work"
Derived from the Gothic name, Amalaswintha, this form was brought to England by the Normans, though it was later adapted into the variation we know better today: Millicent. This form may remind…
"strong protection"
An ancient saint's name belonging to an 8th century English missionary. Variants include Walpurga and Walpurgis.
Irish
"strong as a wolf"
If there are too many Connors in your neighborhood, this name is equally authentic and much more unusual. Spelled Conal or Conall, it's a prominent name in Irish history, borne by a number of kings…
"strong with a sword"
Muscular German name that never fully assimilated into American culture.