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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of Mars, warlike
descendant of the young warrior
little seal
ruler of the people
flourishing, long-lived
one who lives near a lane
park, game preserve
place of elms
small, humble
dark one, black
appointed by God
sorrowful (folk etymology via French)
light, illumination
crown, wreath
whole, universal power
ruler of the army
round barrel, lump
friendly one, ally
wealth, fortune, prosperity
mythical bird of rebirth
frisky, energetic youth
sea circle, sea chief
from Attica, man of Athens
dog (symbol of loyalty)
God prevails; God persists
deep valley; hollow valley
handsome; fair one
farmer; earth worker; tiller of the soil
settlement of the raven's people; raven-town
peace town; settlement of peace
weary; tired
native Hawaiian hardwood tree
hollow (place)
Jehovah is generous
virile one
strength, builder
home ruler
swift, alert
sawmill worker
river, great river
red-haired, ruddy complexion
strong, virtuous
Beauty, grace
Honest, truthful
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