Names That Mean Strong

As a first name, Valent is most often seen as a variant of Valentine used in Croatia. But individuals with Valent as a surname can be found all over the world, making this name an intriguing blend of "offbeat European" and "on-trend surname". Either way you look at it, its chic romantic sound makes Valent a handsome possibility.

A powerful Igbo name with spiritual meaning.

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

Also appearing as Amoz, and not to be confused with Amos, Amotz is a Hebrew name, borne by the father of the Prophet Isaiah, who is also theorized to be the brother of Amaziah, King of Judah. Notable bearers include biologist Amotz Zahavi and composer Amotz Plessner.

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

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.

Denzell appears to be a variant spelling of the surname Denzel, which originated as an English surname derived from a place name in Cornwall combining the Cornish elements 'din' (fort) and 'hal' (moor). As a given name, it gained significant popularity following the rise to fame of American actor Denzel Washington in the 1980s and 1990s. The doubled 'l' spelling (Denzell) represents a common phonetic variation that emerged as the name gained usage as a first name. This pattern of surnames becoming given names, often with modified spellings, is common in modern naming practices. Usage data shows a notable increase in babies named Denzell/Denzel during the height of Washington's fame, demonstrating the significant influence of celebrities on naming trends. While less common today than in the 1990s, the name continues to be used, appreciated for its strong consonant sounds and cultural associations with talent and success.

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

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.

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

Hereswith is a rare name that comes to us from the dark ages. She was a Northumbrian saint, whose more famous sister, Hilda, was the Abbess at Whitby and patron of the first English poet, Caedmon. The name has a soft, lispy sound that is more wearable than its spelling would suggest.

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

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.

Bheem, the name of the second of the five sons of Pandu in the Hindu epic the Mahabharata, was renowned as a strong warrior. Bheem is the name of one of the two heroes of the Bollywood film RRR.

This strong (literally) African name comes from the Chewa language of southern Africa.

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