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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Abstainer from evil
Christ-follower
the anointed one's follower
son of the young warrior
steadfast, firm
exalted, noble, high
rising in the sky, boundary
from the bridges
son of Jens (son of John)
descending river
friendly, allies, friend
powerful laborer, work ruler
priest's town, priestly settlement
superlative of magnus (great)
feller of trees, hewer
ever ruler, eternal king
dark blue, naval fleet
gift of the Lord
God will strengthen
descendant of the dark one
at the ford
raised by Yahweh
king, ruler, monarch
people's victory
to tame, to subdue
she who lives, alive, living
round, barrel-maker
manly, brave
God is with us
daring expedition
enthusiasm, passion
son of Nicholas (via Cole)
son of Andrew (manly)
black gemstone
father of many nations
imperial title, ruler
crossing, toll bridge operator
holy, sacred one
lover of churches
broad meadow
white hero
administrator of justice
one who lives near a riverbank
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