Dog Names That Mean Strong, Brave, or Powerful

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.

Evokes picture-postcard image of colorful Indonesia. Bali Barret is a Paris fashion insider who oversees women's style for Hermes. Bali rhymes with tally or galley.

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

This Hawaiian name gracefully celebrates the force of nature, paying tribute to the ocean. If you're looking for unique names that mean ocean, this should be on your short list.

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.

One of the most unusual of the biblical iah-options, this was the name of a long-reigning king of Judea, and just might appeal to the parent looking for a quasi-unique Old Testament choice. And it avoids the negative Dickensian aura of the other New Testament U-name, Uriah.

This obscure Zulu name was chosen by Stevie Wonder.

Clunky Gertrude is heading towards obscurity in the US, but here's a variation that might intrigue - Gesine, also spelled Gesina.

An attractive Finnish name with the potential to cross borders.

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.

A common Turkish word name for boys signaling valiance and bravery.

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