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Dog Names That Mean Strong, Brave, or Powerful

  1. Walburga

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "strong protection"

    • Description:

      An ancient saint's name belonging to an 8th century English missionary. Variants include Walpurga and Walpurgis.
  2. Itan

    • Origin:

      Russian variation of Eitan, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "strong, firm"

    • Description:

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

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "strong as iron"

    • Description:

      Tetsu is a female name with an unusually strong and powerful meaning. It sounds spunky and cute too.
  4. Bride

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "strength or exalted one"

    • Description:

      Technically a pet form of Brigid and very commonly heard in Ireland, but pronunciation problems complicate Bride as a name choice in America.
  5. Bernardo

    • Origin:

      Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

    • Meaning:

      "strong as a bear"

    • Description:

      This Latinate form of Bernard hovered in the lower regions of the US Top 1000 from the late 1940s until 2006, possibly inspired by the character in West Side Story. It remains popular in Portugal and it does have a little more flair than the grandpa style Bernard.
  6. Uzi

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "Jehovah is my strength"

    • Description:

      Despite its biblical pedigree and popularity in Israel, it has far too many ties to the lethal submachine gun to find many fans here.
  7. Valencio

    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Valentine, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "health, strength"

    • Description:

      Valencio is an energetic, valiant-sounding name, the male form of Valencia.
  8. Kiah

    • Description:

      Kiah is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins and meanings. In Aboriginal Australian languages, it means "from the beautiful place" or is connected to meanings like "shadow place." It also appears in Hebrew, where it may be a variant of Kia, meaning "God's grace." Some sources suggest Kiah could be derived from an African word meaning "season's beginning." The name has gained modest popularity in English-speaking countries since the 1990s, appreciated for its brevity, melodic sound, and cross-cultural appeal. Kiah offers a simple yet distinctive two-syllable structure that's easy to pronounce across cultures. The name carries spiritual undertones in multiple traditions while maintaining a contemporary feel, making it appealing to parents seeking a name that's both meaningful and modern.

  9. Dree

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Andrea, feminine form of Andrew

    • Meaning:

      "strong and manly"

    • Description:

      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.
  10. Rostam

    • Origin:

      Persian

    • Meaning:

      "tall, strongly-built, brave"

    • Description:

      Used in Turkey, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, this strong-sounding name belonged to a hero in Persian legend. Its derivation is unclear, but the consensus seems to be that it relates to the hero’s great size and strength, possibly from Avestan raodha "to grow" and takhma "strong, brave, valiant".
  11. Aza

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "powerful"

    • Description:

      Aza's similarity to the biblical name Asa makes it ripe for adaptation. If you want something more elaborate, you might consider Azariah. Something simpler? It doesn't get much simpler and that is the beauty of Aza (or Asa).
  12. Valero

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "strong"

    • Description:

      Rare Spanish form of Valerius
  13. Hamzah

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "lion or strong"

    • Description:

      This name has considerable meaning in the Islamic world, as Hamzah the brave was the uncle and protector of the Prophet of Islam. A more contemporary Hamzah is the eldest son of the late King Hussein and Queen Noor of Jordan. More commonly encountered in English-speaking countries as Hamza.
  14. Menno

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Meine, Dutch

    • Meaning:

      "strength"

    • Description:

      The Mennonites took their name from Menno Simons, a Dutch leader of the Anabaptists. His name, which is a nickname of Meine, is still used today in the American Mennonite community.
  15. Zuberi

    • Origin:

      Swahili

    • Meaning:

      "strong"

    • Description:

      Zuberi has separate origins as a Swahili given name meaning "strong," and an Arabic surname — primarily among Sunni Muslims in Pakistan — meaning "superior."
  16. Birgitta

    • Origin:

      Scandinavian variation of Bridget, Gaelic

    • Meaning:

      "strength or exalted one"

    • Description:

      Classic Scandinavian form of Bridget. Saint Birgitta of Sweden is the patron saint of Europe.
  17. Reynold

    • Origin:

      English from German

    • Meaning:

      "powerful counsel"

    • Description:

      Serious surname choices, the latter form known via award-winning author Reynolds Price.
  18. Donnelly

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "dark, brave one"

    • Description:

      Donnelly is among the more appealing Irish surname names, less well used than Donovan. Related options include the place name Donegal and the mythological god name Donegan.
  19. Gesine

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "strength of a spear"

    • Description:

      Clunky Gertrude is heading towards obscurity in the US, but here's a variation that might intrigue - Gesine, also spelled Gesina.
  20. Lamech

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "strong or low"

    • Description:

      The name of two characters in Genesis in the Old Testament, the first being a descendant of Cain, and the second being a descendant of Seth and the father of Noah.