Meaning

28 Baby Names That Mean Strength

Powerful names from around the world that carry meanings of strength, courage, and resilience.

Every parent wants their child to grow up strong and resilient. One way to set that intention from day one is with a name that carries the meaning of strength. These names span continents and centuries, from the Hebrew Ethan ("strong, enduring") to the Germanic Matilda ("battle-mighty").

Girl Names That Mean Strength

Valentina Latin
girl

Strong, vigorous, healthy

Matilda Germanic
girl

Battle-mighty, strength in battle

Bridget Irish
girl

Strength, exalted one

Andrea Greek
girl

Strong, brave, courageous

Audrey English
girl

Noble strength

Millicent Germanic
girl

Strong in work, labor strength

Briana Irish
girl

Strong, virtuous, noble

Gertrude Germanic
girl

Spear of strength

Adira Hebrew
girl

Strong, noble, powerful

Keren Hebrew
girl

Strength, power

Philomena Greek
girl

Lover of strength

Valencia Latin
girl

Brave, strong

Boy Names That Mean Strength

Ethan Hebrew
boy

Strong, firm, enduring

Andrew Greek
boy

Strong, manly, courageous

Gabriel Hebrew
boy

God is my strength

Brian Irish
boy

Strong, virtuous, noble

Ezekiel Hebrew
boy

God will strengthen

Angus Scottish/Irish
boy

One strength, unique force

Oswald English
boy

Divine power, god-strength

Griffin Welsh
boy

Strong lord, chief

Barrett Germanic
boy

Bear strength

Garrett Germanic
boy

Spear strength, brave with a spear

Takeshi Japanese
boy

Fierce warrior, strong

Aziz Arabic
boy

Strong, powerful, respected

Unisex Names That Mean Strength

Riley Irish
unisex

Courageous, valiant

Casey Irish
unisex

Brave in battle

Kendall English
unisex

Valley of the strong river

Emery Germanic
unisex

Brave, powerful, industrious

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