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Names That Mean Strength or Power

4 names in this list

Four names in Namewise's seed catalogue carry a documented 'strength' or 'power' meaning: Alexander, Magnus, Matilda and Klaus.

  1. 1
    Alexander

    'Defender of men' — protection through strength.

  2. 2
    Magnus

    Directly 'great' or 'mighty' in Latin.

  3. 3
    Matilda

    'Strength in battle', from Germanic 'maht' and 'hild'.

  4. 4
    Klaus

    'Victory of the people', via its full form Nikolaus.

Methodology

Names whose documented meaning entry directly references strength, might or power. A small, honest list rather than a padded top 10 — Namewise's seed catalogue only has 20 names.

Data date: 2026-06-15Scope: GlobalSource: Namewise editorial teamConfidence: medium

Frequently asked questions

How is 'meaning' verified?

Each meaning is drawn from widely cited etymological interpretations, disclosed per-name with a confidence level — see each name's Meaning & Origin tab.

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