They may be tiny but babies are surprisingly resilient. That's why choosing a moniker for your boy or girl that means “strength” or “brave” or “power” is kind of a no-brainer. (Bonus: They're also super adorable.) Here are 15 baby names for your little warrior.
15 Beautiful Baby Names That Mean ‘Strength’
1. Brianna
This Celtic baby name for girls means “strong.” Call her Bri for short.
2. Ethan
It means “strong,” “firm” and “long-lived,” so it's basically the ideal moniker for your tenacious little guy.
3. Matilda
Remember Roald Dahl's Matilda? Well, he picked the right name for this feisty character—it means “might,” “power” or “battle.”
4. Liam
Consistently in the top ten baby names, Liam has Irish origins and is a form of William. And when your mini refuses to eat his peas, just remember that his name means “strong-willed.”
5. Aila
Pronounced ay-luh, in Scottish Gaelic this pretty name means “from the strong place.”
6. Griffin
A Welsh name that means “strong lord.” Guess we know who's going to be king of the playground.
7. Valentina
Comes from the Latin word “valens,” which means “healthy” and “strong.”
8. Kwan
This short but sweet moniker is of Korean origin and means “strong.”
9. Audrey
As in Hepburn. (And also “noble strength.”)
10. Oz
Only cool parents need apply for this one, which means “strength,” “powerful” and “courageous.”
11. Gabriella
We love the way this name (that means “strong”) rolls off the tongue, but you could also call her Gaby for short.
12. Maximus
Means “greatest” because, duh.
13. Angus
With Gaelic origins, this moniker means “unique strength.” Sure, it's a little old-fashioned but Gus is an adorable nickname, no?
14. Everette
This gender-neutral name comes from the last name Eberhart, which means “brave,” “hardy” or “strong.”
16. Philomena
From the Greek Philomenēs (lover of strength), this name is both sweet and unique.