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Dog Names That Mean Strong, Brave, or Powerful
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Sosthenes
Greek
"safe strength"
The name of two Biblical figures, one a supporter of St. Paul and the other a Corinthian ruler. Virtually unknown in the U.S. but used in the form Sosthene in modern France.
Sovereign
English word name
"supreme ruler, ultimate power"
Sovereign is a new addition to the baby name lexicon, recently used by such celebrity parents as Cam Newton and Usher for their daughters. But don't mistake it for an exclusively feminine name — part…
Swithun
English
"strong bear cub"
Variously spelled as Swithun or Swithin, this distinctive sounding name is belonged to St. Swithun, an Anglo-Saxon bishop known as the patron saint of Winchester and of the weather — making him the…
Takeo
Japanese
"strong as bamboo"
Well used in Japan, appreciated for its powerful meaning.
Takeshi
Japanese
"warrior; strong; healthy"
Tero
Diminutive of Antero, Finnish
"strong, manly"
A common nickname for Antero, the Finnish variation of Andrew.
Tetsu
Japanese
"strong as iron"
Tetsu is a female name with an unusually strong and powerful meaning. It sounds spunky and cute too.
Thoreau
French
"strength of a bull"
A dashing French surname name most famously borne by Henry David Thoreau, an American naturalist, writer and philosopher who influenced such notable figures as Leo Tolstoy, Mahatma Gandhi, and Martin…
Trudy
German
"spear of strength"
Innocent, sincere, and bright-eyed, and as outdated as its mother name, Gertrude.
Tsuyoshi
Japanese
"sturdy, strong"
A name most common among middle-aged Japanese men.
Ulric
English variation of Ulrich and Wulfric, German
"rich and noble heritage; wolf power"
Also related to the word for wolf, this name has a first syllable that's not appealing to the American ear. Better ic-ending choices: Dominic, Frederic, Eric.
Urja
Sanskrit
"energy, strength"
Uzi
Hebrew
"Jehovah is my strength"
Despite its biblical pedigree and popularity in Israel, it has far too many ties to the lethal submachine gun to find many fans here.
Uziah
Hebrew, variant spelling of Uzziah, “Jehovah is my strength”
One of the most unusual of the biblical iah-options, this was the name of a long-reigning king of Judea, and just might appeal to the parent looking for a quasi-unique Old Testament choice. And it…
Uzziah
Hebrew
"my power is Yahweh"
Uzziah was an Old Testament king of Judah, among other personages. The initial U is a bit funky for modern tastes; we don't see this one enjoying a revival ala Isaiah and Noah anytime soon.
Uzziel
Hebrew
"my power is God"
A rare member of the popular -iel group of Biblical names, with a powerful sound and meaning.
Valasca
Czech
"strong"
Another hidden gem of a feminist name! Valasca was a warrior-queen. When Queen Libussa died, Valasca took control and created a women-centred state in what is now the Czech Republic. Among Valasca's…
Valen
Latin, feminine variation of Valentine; "strength, health"
"strength, health"
Variation of Valentina with the same pared-down appeal as Maren.
Valen
Latin
"strength, health"
Spanish and Italian diminutive of Valentino.
Valencia
Spanish
"brave, strong"
This lovely orange-scented Spanish place-name would make an inventive namesake for an Aunt Valerie. Last on the popularity list in 1994, Valencia reached a high of Number 633 in 1969-70. The…