Baby Name Meanings
Names That Mean Brave, Strong, or Powerful
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Quinlan
Irish
"descendant of Caoinlean, slender "
An Irish last-name-first-name that could make a child feel distinctive, while still having the regular guy nickname of Quinn. Christine Taylor and Ben Stiller spelled their son's name Quinlin.…
Arnold
English from German
"ruler, strong as an eagle"
Strange as it may now seem, the venerable St. Arnold was a Greek by birth, a musician who became a member of the court of Charlemagne. The name is said to have been introduced into Britain by the…
Arsenio
Spanish from Greek
"virile, strong"
Long considered Mr. Hall's exclusive property, it's now ready to be adopted by others.
Nerio
Latin from Greek
"strength, valor"
Nerio was one of the Roman goddesses of war and a wife of Mars. Her name is among the many intriguing names that mean strong .
Limbani
Chewa
"be strong"
This strong (literally) African name comes from the Chewa language of southern Africa.
Beren
Turkish
"strong, smart"
Beren is a gender-neutral name that's rare in the US, given last year to 20 baby boys and only five baby girls. But it's simple, distinctive, and yes, strong, plus it comes with an amazing nickname…
Yiğit
Turkish word name
"valiant"
A common Turkish word name for boys signaling valiance and bravery.
Egemen
Turkish word name
"dominant"
A Turkish word name on the rise in its native country.
Coumba
West African
"dove, peaceful; one who has the strength"
A distinctive yet gentle looking name, Coumba is predominantly used in Senegal. While the exact origins of the name are uncertain, one possible theory is that it borrows from the Latin Columba (or…
Yaman
Turkish
"strong, stalwart, intelligent"
Predominantly used in Turkey, Yaman is a strong and virtuous choice, conveying a range of good qualities, from bravery and dauntlessness, to strength and intelligence, to respectability and…
Berendina
Dutch
"strong, brave as a bear"
A vintage Dutch name, Berendina is the feminine form of Berend, a Dutch variant of Bernard. Can be shortened to Dina or Diny.
Ardito
Italian
"bold"
A rare Italian name with the familiar sounds of Arden, Arlo, Adriano, and Arturo, it has a dashing and confident meaning, which may appeal to those who enjoy virtuous choices like Brave, Courage, and…
Vail
Place name, English, Spanish, French, Latin "worth; valley"
"worth; valley"
A distinctive and unusual choice, Vail may stem from the Latin, French, and Spanish valor and valeur , denoting worth, merit, and value: a perfect meaning for a baby. There is the possibility however…
Tahmina
Persian
"brave, valiant"
Elegant and strong, Tahmina is the name of a princess in the 10th century Persian epic, the Shahnameh . Meaning "brave, valiant, powerful", it is distinctly linked to Persian culture but also works…
Kinga
Hungarian, Polish
"brave"
Though the name Kinga has penetrated the international consciousness via the Slovakian model Kinga Rajzak, it's a rare choice for American baby girls: Only six were named Kinga last year. Is that…
Geraud
French form of Gerard, German
"spear strength"
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…
Valiant
English word name from Latin
"brave"
While still very rare, the name Valiant was given to six baby boys in the US last year. And it's an inspiring choice.
Valiant
English word name from Latin
"brave"
Valiant is an inspirational word name that can work for a child of any gender, though the six babies given this name last year were all boys.
Isley
English variation of Eisele, German
"iron"
A surnamier take on Isla. Isley may be derived from the German occupational surname Eisele (of the same pronunciation), or be related to the Old English word hesli , meaning "hazel grove." The Eisley…
Eisley
German surname
"iron"
Eisley and sister Isley are drawn from the German surname Eisele, which means iron and was often used as a nickname for a blacksmith. More than 100 baby girls were named Eisley in the US last year,…