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
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.”
