Strong names often have Germanic or Old Norse roots — 'power,' 'battle,' 'ruler.' Ethan, Audrey, Bernard, Matilda. The meaning is there if you dig for it, but the name doesn't announce it.
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strong-willed warrior
rival, striving
may God protect
ruler of the homeland
gift of Yahweh
strength of the Lord
light, luminous
resolute protector, strong-willed guardian
strong, powerful
foreign, the other
supplanter
divine judge
name of God
who resembles God
permanent, long-lived
fortunate, prosperous
Yahweh is gracious
son of the hood/hooded man
lion-hearted, brave
the Lord is my God
well-born
defender of men
bright red color
son of the sea
supplanter (via James/Jacob)
youthful, downy-bearded
elf power
beloved, darling
God will add, God will increase
gift of Yahweh
man from Lucania
God is gracious (via John, Jack)
unbranded cattle, one who stands alone
brave in war
From the Aramaic 'Toma', meaning twin; borne by...
laughter, joy
From Hebrew 'Yaakov'; the biblical patriarch wh...
stoneworker, bricklayer
Courageous, valiant
From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel ap...
flower
From the Old Norse 'kartr' meaning cart; an occ...
From the Scottish place name Logan; a topograph...
son of Maud, son of Matthew
victory
From Hebrew 'Kalev'; possibly related to 'kelev...
cask maker, craftsman
free man
citizen of Rome, Roman
the Lord heals
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