188 Strong Girl Names With Powerful Meanings
We all want our daughters to grow up to be strong, independent, and confident women. Choosing one of these strong girl names that are just as powerful would be a great combination!
Strong female names come in a variety of choices. There are names that have dynamic meanings or that mean strong by definition.
Our list includes names that evoke a sense of strength by representing things like good character or intelligence. You’ll also find names with mighty meanings, like Bridget, which is one of our names that mean power.
If that sounds like what you’re looking for, you should enjoy going through our list. Not sure if you’re having a boy or a girl? Check out our list of strong boy names!
Strong And Powerful Female Names
Including (origins) and “meanings”
I’ve researched these names by using websites like BabyCenter to find their origins and meanings. Keep in mind, some names have different meanings in other languages.
A
Ada (German) “noble”
Adira (Hebrew) “strong; powerful”
Akeeva (Hebrew) “protect; shelter”
Alcmene (Greek) “strength of the moon” - Alcmene is also on our list of names that mean moon
Alessia (Italian) “defending warrior”
Alexandra (Greek) “defender of mankind” - Alexandra is also on our list of girl names with nicknames
Alexia (Greek) “man’s defender”
Alima (Hebrew, Arabic) “strong; cultured; wise”
Aluma (Hebrew) “strong; brave”
Amalda (German) “strong; eagle”
Antonia (Latin) “praiseworthy; from Antium”
Arnia (American) “strong as an eagle”
Artemis (Greek) “goddess of the hunt”
Athena (Greek) “goddess of wisdom and warfare; from Athens” - Athena is also on our list of names that mean wise
Atonia (Hebrew) “strong as an oak”
Audrey (English) “noble strength”
Avyanna (English; American) “strong; powerful; beautiful woman”
Ayesha (Arabic) “alive; well”
Aziza (Arabic, Hebrew, Swahili) “powerful and beloved”
B
Balsinde (Old Saxon) "destruction; strong”
Balwinder (Indian) "victorious through strength”
Bellatrix (Latin) "female warrior”
Benny (Latin) "blessed; strong” - Benny is also on our list of old-fashioned girl names
Berna (Old German, French) "strong; brave bear”
Bernadette (French) "strong; brave bear” - Bernadette is also on our list of country girl names
Bernadina (Old German, French) "strong; brave bear”
Bernadine (Old German) "strong as a bear”
Bernessa (Greek, French, Old German) "victory bringer; strong; brave bear”
Bernette (Greek, French, Old German) "victory bringer”
Blyana (Irish) "strong”
Boudicca (Celtic) "victory”
Bree (Irish) "strength; exalted one”
Briana (Irish) "strong; victorious; honorable”
Brielle (Hebrew) "God is my strength; heroine of God”
Brigitta (Irish) "strength; the high one”
Bryndis (Scandinavian) "of strong armor”
C
Carole (French, English) “strong”
Casey (Irish) “brave in battle”
Cassandra (Greek) “shining upon man” - Cassandra is also on our list of posh girl names
Chasina (Aramaic) “strong; mighty”
Chike (Egyptian) “power of God”
Charlotte (French) “strong; free”
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Cleo (English) “glory”
Colette (French) “people of victory”
Comfort (French, Latin) “to strengthen greatly”
Constantia (Italian) “steadfast; constant”
Cyrene (Greek) “supreme power”
E
Ebba (Danish) “strong; brave boar”
Ebbe (Old German, Old English) “strong; brave boar”
Edira (Hebrew) “strong; mighty”
Elfreda (English) “elf strength; good counselor”
Erica (German) “honorable ruler” - Erica is also on our list of 5 letter girl names
Erica also means “everlasting ruler” in Scandinavian culture which is why it appears on our list of names related to time.
Erinna (Greek) “hero”
Erryn (American) “strong; exalted”
Etana (Hebrew) “strength of purpose”
F
Fallon (Irish) “superior; descended from a ruler”
Fianna (Scottish, Irish) “band of warriors”
Finley (Irish, Scottish) “fair-haired hero”
Fortney (Latin) “strong one”
Frideswide (English) “strong and peaceful”
G
Gabriella (Spanish, Italian) “God is my strength” - Gabriella is also on our list of beautiful girl names
Geesi (Somali) “courageous; bold; brave”
Gerta (Old German) “strong spear”
Gertie (Old German) “strong spear”
Gertina (Old German) “strong spear”
Gertrude (German) “strength of a spear”
Gesa (German) “strength of a spear”
Gesine (German) “strength of a spear”
Gunhild (Old Norse) “fight; battle”
Gwendolyn (Welsh) “white ring”
H
Harding (English) “hard-working; strong”
Harlow (English) “army hill” - Harlow is also on our list of baby name combinations
Harriet (French, English) “estate ruler”
Hera (Greek) “goddess of marriage”
Hertha (Old Norse) “strong; bold”
Hilda (Danish) “battle; war”
Hilde (Old German) “ready for battle; battle woman”
Hildegard (Old German) “battle stronghold”
Honovi (Native America) “strong deer”
I
Imara (Kiswahili) “firm”
Indartusa (Hebrew) “God is my strength”
Isadora (Greek) “gift of Isis”
Isana (German) “strong-willed”
J
Jaiyana (Arabic) “strength”
Jara (Slavic) “fierce”
Jasira (Arabic) “brave; bold”
Jerika (American) “strong; gifted ruler”
K
Kaimana (Hawaiian) “power of the sea” - Kaimana is also on our list of names that mean water
Kainda (African) “hunter’s daughter”
Kaiya (Japanese) “forgiveness”
Kana (Japanese) “powerful”
Karla (Scandinavian) “strength; womanly”
Katniss (Greek) “aquatic plant” - Katniss is also on our list of plant names for babies
Kemina (Spanish) “strong”
Kendra (English) “knowing”
Kinley (Irish) “white warrior”
Kokoro (Japanese) “heart; mind; soul” - Kokoro is also on our list of names meaning soul
L
Larasati (Indonesian) “firm; strong; steadfast”
Lenna (German) “lion’s strength”
Leola (Latin) “lioness” - Leola is also on our list of city names for girls
Leona (Latin) “lioness”
Llewella (Welsh) “strong; leader”
M
Maeve (Irish) “she who intoxicates”
Maia (Greek) “great; mother”
Maganhildi (German) “strong battle maiden”
Magnilda (German) “strong battle maiden”
Maliha (Indian) “strong; beautiful”
Mandana (Persian) “everlasting”
Matilda (German) “battle-mighty”
Meja (Old Norse) “power; force”
Melisande (German, French) “strong in work”
Meredith (Welsh) “great ruler” - Meredith is also on our list of names that mean protector or guardian
Mildred (English) “gentle strength”
Millicent (German) “strong in work” - Millicent is also on our list of attitude names for girls
Minka (Polish) “with gilded helmet”
Minna (German) “resolute; strong; love”
Morgan (Welsh) “sea-born; sea-song; sea-circle” - Morgan is also on our list of beautiful black girl names
Morowa (African) “queen”
Myla (English) “soldier”
N
Nalda (Spanish) “strong”
Neith (Egyptian) “divine mother”
Nicole (Greek) “victory of the people” - Nicole is also on our list of middle names for Emma
Nitya (Indian) “eternal”
Nimerah (Arabic) “tigress; strength; power”
Nori (Japanese) “belief; doctrine; belief”
Nova (Latin) “new” - Nova is also on our list of hippie girl names
O
Odede (Hebrew) “strong”
Olesia (Ukrainian, Russia) “defender of men; protector of men”
P
Pandora (Greek) “all gifts”
Philomena (Greek) “lover of strength”
Phoebe (Greek) “radiant; shining one” - Phoebe is also on our list of names that mean wise, wisdom, or smart
Potentia (Latin) “vigorous; strong”
R
Ragnilda (German) “all-knowing power”
Raine (Indian) “queen”
Reginn (Old Norse) “the power of the gods”
Rhiannon (Welsh) “great queen; goddess”
Rieka (German) “power of the wolf; power of the home”
Rögn (Icelandic) “might; power”
Ronae (Old English) “strong counsel”
Ronalda (Old English) “strong counsel”
Ronika (Old English) “strong counsel; victory bringer”
Ronisha (Hindu) “bright; perfectionist”
Ronnelle (British) “strong counsel”
Ronnie (British) “strong counsel”
Rosamund (German) “horse protection”
Roswitha (German) “strong fame”
Ruth (Hebrew) “compassionate friend” - Ruth is also on our list of names that mean friend
S
Sabira (Arabic) “patient”
Sage (Latin) “wise” - Sage is also on our list of nonbinary names
Saida (Arabic) “huntress; fortunate”
Sasha (Russian) “defender; helper of mankind”
Shahan (Persian) “king/queen”
Shakti (Sanskrit) “power”
Shamra (Arabic) “graciousness”
Sigrid (Scandinavian, Norse) “fair victory”
Solveig (Scandinavian) “the strong house; daughter of the sun” - Solveig is also on our list of names that mean sun
T
Tahmina (Arabic) “strong; powerful”
Tena (Latin) “strong and healthy”
Thora (Scandinavian, Norse) “thunder goddess” - Thora is also on our lists of names that mean thunder and weather-inspired names
Tiaret (African) “lioness”
Timber (English) “wood; strong”
Toireasa (Irish) “strong”
Traudi (German) “strength of a spear”
Treasa (Gaelic) “strong”
Trudi (German) “spear of strength”
Tyra (Scandinavian) “thunder warrior; Thor’s warrior” - Tyra is also on our list of names with 4 letters
V
Vale (Latin) “healthy; strong”
Valeda (Latin) “brave”
Valena (Latin) “strong; healthy”
Valencia (Latin) “strong; healthy” - Valencia is also on our list of names meaning orange
Valene (Latin) “strong; healthy”
Valentia (Latin) “healthy; brave”
Valentina (Latin) “strong; healthy”
Valeria (Latin) “strong; healthy”
Valerie (French) “strength; health”
Valida (Latin) “healthy”
Valka (Latin) “to be strong”
Velda (German) “power; rule”
Victoria (Latin) “victory”
Virendra (Indian) “brave; lord of the heroes”
W
Walburga (Old German) “strong protection”
Walta (African) “shield”
Waltraud (German) “strong”
Wei (Chinese) “valuable; brilliant”
Wilma (German) “resolute protector”
Z
Zaila (Arabic) “might; power”
Zelma (German) “God helmet”
Zenevieva (Slavic) “woman of the people”
We’d love to hear if you have any favorite baby names from our list. Or maybe you’ve got a name suggestion that you’d like added?
Either way, leave a comment and let us know!
