Being a strong, powerful woman is a huge asset in today’s world, so why not invoke all of those qualities through your baby girl’s name? Any little edge we can give our girls on life is a good thing, and growing up with a name that always reminds her of everything she’s capable of will serve her well.
There are quite a few, beautiful, unique names that are associated with strength and power, but you might be surprised to find out that some classic and quite popular girl names also make reference to those things. If you love the idea of your little one being attributed characteristics that will benefit her right from birth, keep reading for some beautiful baby name inspiration.
Audrey
Audrey is a gorgeous name that is originally derived from the Old English language. It comes from the words “noble” and “strength.” The name is in the Top 100 girl names in the U.S.
Briana
Briana is such a beautiful name, and while it’s not as common as it once was, it’s still quite popular. It has Celtic origins, and literally means “strength.” The name is actually the feminine version of the name Brian.
Valeria
Valeria is a beautiful and interesting name for a girl. It’s of French origin and has roots in the Latin language, in which “valere” means “to be strong, healthy.” Val would be an adorable nickname.
Bridget
Bridget is a super-cute name that’s not terribly common in the U.S. It’s an anglicized version of a Gaelic word that is thought to mean “strength.” It’s believed to be the name of an ancient Celtic goddess.
Matilda
Is it a coincidence that the title character of the Roald Dahl book and subsequent film was named Matilda? Probably not. The name comes from the Old High German language, and it means “powerful in battle.
Valentina
Valentina is such a gorgeous name that is really popular in Latin American countries like Puerto Rico and Mexico, but it’s been gaining steam in the U.S. for awhile as well. It means “strong, vigorous, powerful.”
Maude
If you have a penchant for vintage baby names, Maude is a cute choice. It’s an Anglicized Norman version of Mathilda, and bears the same meaning “powerful in battle,” but has a totally different sound and feel.
Gabriella
If you want your little girl’s name to invoke strength and you have a strong faith, Gabriella is a beautiful choice. It’s, of course, the feminine version of Gabriel, which means “God is my strength.”
Aila
We adore the name Aila because it sounds so elegant yet unique, and we were so pleased to find out that it actually means “from the strong place.” It has Scottish origins, but is also associated with Finland.
Adira
Adira is a really beautiful name that comes from the Hebrew language. It mean, “strong, noble, and powerful,” and we think that’s such a lovely way to honor a daughter and empower her as she grows into a young lady.
Briella
Briella is quite a pretty name that also means “God is my strength.” It’s actually a derivative of the name Gabriella, but is often used on its own these days. It’s a lovely choice that’s both slightly unusual, but also not uncommon.
Mildred
Mildred is quite a sweet, old-fashioned name for a baby girl. It’s derived from an Old English name that is no longer in use, and it’s believed to mean “gentle strength.” It actually belonged to a 7th century saint, who was known for her acts of charity.
Irie
Irie is an absolutely adorable baby girl name that comes from the Jamaican Creole language, Lyaric. It’s used to refer to a “powerful feeling” that’s usually quite positive and points to something that is considering good.
Aziza
Aziza is an incredibly beautiful sounding name that comes from the Arabic language. It’s the feminine version of the male name, Aziz, and it’s thought to mean “powerful and beloved.”
Mahogany
Mahogany is a really interesting and unique name that originally comes from Spain. It, of course, refers to the wood that most people are familiar with, which is incredibly strong. So used as a name, it’s believed to convey strength.
Millicent
Millicent is a vintage name that will forever remind your daughter just how important it is to work hard for what she wants. It comes from a compound word in the Old High German language that means “work” and “strength.”
Zaila
Zaila is a gorgeous name from the Arabic language, that means “might” or “power.” It sounds so lovely and it’s quite a unique moniker that’s not at all common in America. Your little girl is not likely to meet another in this country in her lifetime.
Avyanna
Avyanna is probably a name you’ve never even heard before, but it’s undoubtedly a beautiful one. It’s believed to have American origins and to mean “strong, powerful, beautiful woman.”
Kaimana
In Hawaii and other Polynesian islands, the word “mana” refers to power that comes from the elements of nature. The name Kaimana specificially refers to the power of the sea, so if you’re an ocean or beach lover, this is a beautiful name choice for your little one.
Shakti
Shakti is a lovely name from India that means “power” in the Sanskrit language. In the Hindu religion, Shakti is thought to be the name of the female counterpart of a male god. This is another one that would be quite unique in the U.S.
