Strong Girl Names
- Alfreda
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"elf power,"Description:
With a meaning like "elf power," Alfreda could find some appeal among fantasy enthusiasts. "Freda" makes for a pleasant nickname.
- Reynold
Origin:
ScottishMeaning:
"powerful counsel"Description:
Used for girls in Scotland in the sixteenth century; this would make a bold but bonnie choice.
- Tamires
Origin:
Brazilian and Portuguese form of Tomyris, PersianMeaning:
"family"Description:
Familiar in Brazil, Tamires is a Portuguese variation of the strong Tomyris, a name borne by an ancient warrior queen of Massagetae (modern-day Turkmenistan) who defeated Cyrus the Great when he tried to invade her country. Also spelled as Thamyres, Thamyris, Tamyris, and Tamiris to list a few, it is a no-frills yet regal choice.
- Bidu
Origin:
Diminutive of BridgetMeaning:
"strength, power"Description:
Uncommon choice too reminiscent of "bidet". Try Bridie instead.
- Hereswith
Origin:
Old EnglishMeaning:
"Strength of the army"Description:
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.
- Solveiga
Origin:
Latvian, Lithuanian, from Old NorseMeaning:
"way of the sun; house of strength"Description:
Mystical and romantic with a charmingly Old Norse feel, Solveiga is the variant of Solveig that is found in Latvia and Lithuania.
- Elim
Origin:
Biblical place nameMeaning:
"place of strong trees"Description:
In the Bible, Elim is an oasis where the Israelites stopped during their Exodus from Egypt. It is a place of plenty representing the natural blessings of God, with twelve springs of fresh water and seventy date palm trees to provide food and shade.
- Gunhilde
Origin:
NorseMeaning:
"battle maid"Description:
Gunhilde is a strong feminine name borne by various notable women in Norse and Germanic history, including Gunhild of Denmark, a 10th-century Danish queen. The name embodies feminine strength and warrior spirit, reflecting the valuation of courage and fortitude in Nordic cultures.
- Dustin
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"brave warrior"Description:
Just a few years ago, Dustin, Dylan, and Daryl seemed like radical, edgy names for girls; now even Great-aunt Alberta wouldn't raise an eyebrow.
- Tomyris
Origin:
Latin, Greek, Persian, "family"Meaning:
"family"Description:
A striking, unflowery girls name, Tomyris could work for parents looking for a distinctive choice with a strong namesake. Tomyris was a 6th century warrior queen of the Massagetae (modern-day Turkmenistan) noted for defeating Persian ruler Cyrus the Great when he tried to invade her country.
- Berendina
Origin:
DutchMeaning:
"strong, brave as a bear"Description:
A vintage Dutch name, Berendina is the feminine form of Berend, a Dutch variant of Bernard. Can be shortened to Dina or Diny.
- Gunilda
Origin:
NorseMeaning:
"battle maid"Description:
Gunilda is a feminine name that reflects the warrior culture of ancient Nordic societies. Historically, variations of this name were used throughout Scandinavia, Germany, and among the Vikings. In medieval times, it appeared in forms such as Gunnhildr and Gunhild. The name carries an air of strength and determination, evoking images of Norse mythology and Valkyries.
- Baldwin
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"brave friend"Description:
Writer James Baldwin could make this an inspirational choice for a child of either sex.