Cat Names That Mean Strong

There was an ancient Saint Fort, and this is a modern, original way to convey a powerful meaning, especially in the middle place.

Alsie and Alcie feel more baby-ready now that names such as Elsie, Elsa, and Isla are becoming popular again. Mother name Alcina was an operatic sorceress who turned men into animals and trees.

Also related to the word for wolf, this name has a first syllable that's not appealing to the American ear. Better ic-ending choices: Dominic, Frederic, Eric.

Traditional African name made cartoonish by the Disney character in The Lion King. In Shona it means "strength".

Ikenna's meaning makes it a subtle way to honor a father or grandfather. Ikenna is the name of a popular YouTube star.

This unique one-syllable name was added to the mix by Mariel Hemingway for her now grown model/actress daughter; it could make a distinctive middle name or Bree substitute.

The Albanian form of Aaron has a stylish look and sound, sharing that Au- beginning with stylish choices like August and Auden.

A Top 100 pick in Israel that feels simple and appealing enough to work in almost any language.

Alcie and Alsie are antiquated short forms that feel more baby-ready now that names such as Elsie, Elsa, and Isla are becoming popular again. Mother name Alcina was an operatic sorceress who turned men into trees and animals.

The Finnish form of Andrew is featured in mythology as Antero Vipunen, a giant in Finland's national legend the Kalevala

A common nickname for Antero, the Finnish variation of Andrew.

Relatively unknown outside of its native region, Sendoa is an intriguing international name with a strong meaning.

Romaric was derived from the German elements hrôm, meaning "fame," and rîcja, "strong." It's the name of an obscure Frankish saint who left his life as a courtier to become a monk.

The name of several minor Biblical characters seems streamlined and modern.

Last name occasionally used as a first, can be seen as a Lance Armstrong athlete-hero name.

Tetsu is a female name with an unusually strong and powerful meaning. It sounds spunky and cute too.

Among the most wearable Russian boy names for an English-speaking child.

This Latinate form of Bernard hovered in the lower regions of the US Top 1000 from the late 1940s until 2006, possibly inspired by the character in West Side Story.

This variation of Rostam might be more English-friendly given its resemblance to the familiar Russ or Russell.