Cat Names That Mean Strong

Brighid is the original Gaelic form of the name of the mythological goddess of fire, poetry, and wisdom. More commonly found these days in any number of different guises: Bridget, Brigid, Brigitte et al. Whatever form it takes, Brighid is one of the most classic and enduring Irish names for girls.

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

Zuberi has separate origins as a Swahili given name meaning "strong," and an Arabic surname — primarily among Sunni Muslims in Pakistan — meaning "superior."

Long considered Mr. Hall's exclusive property, it's now ready to be adopted by others.

András is the form of Andrew used in Hungary, where it is a Top 50 boy name.

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.

Variation of Valentina with the same pared-down appeal as Maren.

This strong (literally) African name comes from the Chewa language of southern Africa.

Pipsa is a nickname for the Finnish names PIpkka and Pirjo, both of which are variations of Bridget. In Finland, Peppa Pig is called Pipsa Possu.

Pleasingly quaint and dainty New Testament possibility; the nickname Dru modernizes it.

Feminine spin on Arnold that received a brief flurry of use in the early 1990s.

Place-name of a settlement in Galilee in Israel.

Uncommon choice too reminiscent of "bidet". Try Bridie instead.

Romary is most commonly seen as a surname, although it would make a charming first name for a boy or girl. It has French and Scottish origins — the French form is a variation of the given name Romaric and has also been adopted as a surname. The meaning of the Scottish surname is unknown.

Classic Scandinavian form of Bridget. Saint Birgitta of Sweden is the patron saint of Europe.

Romy lovers, here's a new one for you! Romary is a surname with French and Scottish roots and has historically been a masculine given name in France. It would be a great choice on either sex, but feels slightly more feminine with the -mary ending and Romy nickname.

Bheem, the name of the second of the five sons of Pandu in the Hindu epic the Mahabharata, was renowned as a strong warrior. Bheem is the name of one of the two heroes of the Bollywood film RRR.

This name was used by the royal House of Luxembourg in the Middle Ages, as a diminutive of Irmentrude. We definitely think this spunky shortening improves upon the heavy German original.