Dog Names That Mean Strong, Brave, or Powerful

Writer James Baldwin could make this an inspirational choice for a child of either sex.

A once-popular name that has declined in popularity in Turkey in recent years, Metin is properly spelt with a dotted İ in Turkish.

A fresh take on the fashionable Audrey and Aubrey, or another novel surname name which seems fitting for either sex.

This short and strong Swahili name shares lots of sounds with trending Ezra and Enzo, and has a great meaning too. This name is considered unisex in East Africa.

Geraud, as with many French variations of familiar names, makes the somewhat old-fashioned Gerard sound fresh and dashing. It's pronounced as if it ended with o, another trendy factor, though many English speakers may not get that.

Fairly rare Spanish name, found as a character in one of the Oz books. One of those

Catalan version of Valentine.

A viable choice that may be growing on your family tree. Hartman Turnbow was a part of Mississippi's "First Fourteen", the first group of African Americans who attempted to register to vote in the state.

A rare member of the popular -iel group of Biblical names, with a powerful sound and meaning.

Leads to sweeter short forms Pirjo and Pirkko.