Parenthood is a test of emotional and physical strength like none other—and every baby born during the pandemic is a testament to the incredible strength and powerful resilience of motherhood. Baby names that mean "strong," "mighty" or "powerful" feel uniquely appropriate in 2020.
You may be hoping that your child inherits the personal strength of you or a loved one, or that they boast the inner strength to overcome any obstacle life may throw their way. While the word "strong" itself might not be the ideal name, there are plenty of baby names that mean strong that fit the hopes and dreams you have for your newborn.
Whether you're looking for something outside of the box, or something more common, this list of baby names that mean "strong" is packed with inspiration.
10 popular baby girl names that mean strong
These baby girl names meaning "strong," "strength" and "power" rank in the top 1,000 names for girls.
- Andrea
- Audrey
- Briana
- Bridget
- Briella
- Gabriella
- Matilda
- Valentina
- Valerie
- Valeria
10 popular baby boy names that mean strong
Baby boy names with the meaning "strong," "powerful" or "strength" are always popular—these currently rank in the top 1,000 names for boys.
- Andrew
- Brian
- Denzel
- Ethan
- Ezekiel
- Gabriel
- Garrett
- Harvey
- Kenzo
- Valentino
25 unique baby girl names that mean strong
Less common but still powerful and beautiful, these girl names that mean "strength," "mighty" or "power" include vintage-sounding names ripe for a comeback, like Maude and Trudy, as well as modern-sounding names with strong meanings, like Bree, Aila and Bali.
- Adira
- Aila
- Asta
- Audra
- Bali
- Bedelia
- Bidu
- Bree
- Britta
- Drusilla
- Fortney
- Gertrude
- Imara
- Imiza
- Irie
- Isa
- Maude
- Melisande
- Millicent
- Philomena
- Rainey
- Riella
- Rita
- Trudy
- Zenobia
25 unique boy names that mean strong
Looking for an alternative to the perennially-popular boys' names with the meaning "strength"? Some of these boy names that mean strong are old-school favorites that have become less common in recent years (like Gerard and Howard), while some have a more modern feel, like Brycin, Chasin and Fort.
- Abelardo
- Anders
- Arsenio
- Azaiah
- Bernard
- Brycin
- Chasin
- Conall
- Egon
- Ermentrude
- Fort
- Gavi
- Gerard
- Howard
- Kwan
- Mandla
- Maynard
- Osiris
- Oz
- Uzi
- Uziah
- Valens
- Warrick
- Zane
- Zeke
10 gender-neutral baby names that mean strong
Whether given to a boy or a girl, these gender-neutral names that mean "strength" evoke power and resilience.
- Baldwin
- Barrett
- Dree
- Drew
- Evander
- Everett
- Griffin
- Kiah
- Quillon
- Zale
Celebrate the strength of motherhood
"I can do hard things" tee
It's not that you're doing it wrong, mama. It's just that it's hard. And you know what? You can do hard things. Sewn in Peru (where it's hand-signed by the woman who made it) and screen-printed in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this super-soft 100% Pima cotton shirt is the perfect gift for anyone who needs a reminder.
Mama necklace
What was intended to be a small gift from a mom to a fellow new mama, quickly grew into a signature piece with a following of its own: The "MAMA" necklace in 14K gold.
"I was made for this" bracelet
Dealing with a tough pregnancy? Remember, "I was made for this." Need help reframing and comforting your mind during birth? Remember, "I was made for this." Questioning yourself as a mother? Once again, remember, "I was made for this." It's hard to remember what we and our bodies are capable of; let this Oath Bracelet empower you to believe that you truly were made for this.
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