Dog Names That Mean Strong, Powerful, or Brave

Writer James Baldwin could make this an inspirational choice for a child of either sex. 

Baldwin

A fresh take on the fashionable Audrey and Aubrey, or another novel surname name which seems fitting for either sex.

Autry

Feminine spin on Arnold that received a brief flurry of use in the early 1990s. 

Arnelle

The male usage of Arna comes from Arnaud, the French translation of Arnold. Arnaud and Arna were historically used in Creole-speaking Louisiana. Harlem Renaissance poet Arna Bontemps was born in Alexandria, Louisiana in 1902.

Arna

András is the form of Andrew used in Hungary, where it is a Top 50 boy name.
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Without the accent, Andras is a demon name in Christian demonology, where he holds the title Grand Marquis of Hell.

Andras

The name of several minor Biblical characters, Amzi seems streamlined and modern and has the potential to catch on. Meaning "strong", it may appeal to parents who enjoy Azariah, Aziel, and Amias. "AM-tsee" is the traditional pronunciation, though "-zee" and "-zie" have also been used. 

Amzi

Valero

Alsie and Alcie feel more baby-ready now that names such as Elsie, Elsa, and Isla are becoming popular again.  Mother name Alcina was an operatic sorceress who turned men into animals and trees.

Alsie

Vigor

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

Walburga

With a meaning like "elf power," Alfreda could find some appeal among fantasy enthusiasts. "Freda" makes for a pleasant nickname.

Alfreda

Alcina is an operatic name, best-known as the name of the beautiful sorceress of the eponymous Handel opera drawn from the Orlando poems.  Alcina and her sister Morgana live on an island where Alcina seduces every passing sailor but once their novelty wears off, changes them into plants, rocks, or animals.  Alcina comes with modern-sounding short forms Alcie or Alsie, which feel more baby-ready now that names such as Elsie, Elsa, and Isla are becoming popular again.

Alcina

A common Turkish word name for boys signaling valiance and bravery.

Yiğit

Alcie and Alsie are antiquated short forms that feel more baby-ready now that names such as Elsie, Elsa, and Isla are becoming popular again.  Mother name Alcina was an operatic sorceress who turned men into trees and animals.

Alcie

Appealing sound and meaning, but there is that discount-store association. 

Zale

This male relative of the Emily family was borne by two Greek saints, one a fourth century martyr who destroyed pagan images and the other a ninth century bishop.  Variations include Emilios and Aemilios.  The Latin Aemilius, from the ancient family name, may be unrelated.

Aimilios

Furman is a surname-y spin on the Basque saint's name Fermin, the patron saint of Pamplona, where Hemingway famously ran with the bulls.

Furman

Geraud, as with many French variations of familiar names, makes the somewhat old-fashioned Gerard sound fresh and dashing. It's pronounced as if it ended with o, another trendy factor, though many English speakers may not get that.

Geraud

Abelard brings to mind Peter/Pierre Abelard, the great twelfth century Breton scholastic philosopher and theologian, who was equally celebrated for his tragic love affair with Heloise--one of the world's most famous love stories. 
<br/><br/>This highly unusual name just might appeal to the fearless baby namer. 

Abelard

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

Zuberi

Dog names that mean strong, brave, or powerful are perfect for a pup with a powerful presence — or maybe a softie in need of an ironic moniker.

 can either underscore a dog's size or strength or create a comical or inspirational contrast. Rock can be an appropriate name for a German Shepherd, for instance, and might have a totally different feel for a fluffy poodle.

Male dog names that mean strong or powerful

 range from the trendy Zane to the classic Andrew to the mythic Mars. 

Female dog names with strong, brave, or powerful meanings 

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