Names That Mean Strong

The Invictus Games, a multinational sporting event for wounded, injured, and sick armed service personnel, introduced this Latin word and concept to the general population, especially after the games hosted Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's budding romance.

This Hebrew form of Ethan is commonly heard in Israel. Other forms are Eitan and Eytan

The name of an ancient saint, a legendary holy man and martyr who is the patron saint of the city of Pamplona in Navarre, Spain. The popular week-long festival Sanfermines, which takes place in Pamplona every year from July 6-14 and includes the infamous encierro or bull runs, is named in his honor.

Magni is a powerful name from Norse mythology: he’s the son of Thor and the giant Járnsaxa. A more modern variant is Magne, which is currently climbing fast in Denmark.

Mystical and romantic with a charmingly Old Norse feel, Solveiga is the variant of Solveig that is found in Latvia and Lithuania.

Evokes picture-postcard image of colorful Indonesia. Bali Barret is a Paris fashion insider who oversees women's style for Hermes. Bali rhymes with tally or galley.

An Asian name that would be easily understood in this country.

Place-name of a settlement in Galilee in Israel.

One bright spot: famous namesake Threepenny Opera playwright Berthold (later known as Bertolt) Brecht.

The strong sounds in this energetic Hawaiian name mirror its meaning.

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.

Relatively unknown outside of its native region, Sendoa is an intriguing international name with a strong meaning.

A rare member of the popular -iel group of Biblical names, with a powerful sound and meaning.

Uncommon choice too reminiscent of "bidet". Try Bridie instead.

Harv and Marv are out, and this difficult Dutch choice doesn't fare any better.

Now that Courtney is becoming more unisex for babies, surname Fortney also seems like a viable name for a boy. It fits the trend for names with an -ey ending like Huxley and Finley, with an added dash of fortitude.

Sometimes heard in the Latino community, has not crossed over into others.

A viable choice that may be growing on your family tree. Hartman Turnbow was a part of Mississippi's "First Fourteen", the first group of African Americans who attempted to register to vote in the state.

A once-popular name that has declined in popularity in Turkey in recent years, Metin is properly spelt with a dotted İ in Turkish.