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Home » Baby Names » 100 Strong Baby Boy Names

100 Strong Baby Boy Names

  Written by Feature Editor
  Published on June 11th, 2024
100 Strong Baby Boy Names
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Is there a more difficult decision than naming your new bundle of joy?

This name is going to stick with them for life, so it needs to reflect who they are, what they will hopefully stand for, and it also needs to suit their little face!

If you’re about to welcome a little boy into the world, you might be tempted to go with a strong, traditional name perhaps shortened for every day use, or you might want to go for something more unusual.

You can’t go wrong with a strong name. A name that makes your son feel confident and at home in himself.

In fact, studies show that a traditional and familiar name increases the chances of a person getting the job they want.

This applies to both men and women.

And it means that the name you choose right now could help your child achieve his dreams as an adult.

No pressure, then.

Before we share our list of great names for a son, we just want to say: hang in there.

At first, the thought of picking a name for your baby is exciting.

What a privilege!

But if you’re not one of those lucky people who lands on the perfect name with days (or minutes), it can start to feel overwhelming.

Don’t fear!

It’s completely normal to find it difficult to settle on a name.

There are literally thousands of options.

So it’s not surprising that the thought of pinning down the one that your child will use for the rest of his life is…a big deal.

Take your time, and let your heart lead the way. What feels right?

To help you narrow down your search, let’s check out 100 strong baby boy names you might like to consider.

A

Abbe – Nobleman

Abbott – Father

Ace – The one who is best

Adam – Man

Africa – A continent, or a cave

B

Bailey – Governor

Barney – Encouragement

Bartley – A forest of birch trees

Benedict – A blessed one

C

Cade (can also be Kade) – A circle

Carl (can also be Karl) – A free man, freedom

Casper – King of treasure

Chad – Brave soldier

D

Dale – Lives in a valley

David – One who is adored, loved

Deacon – A friend of servant

Devon – From a small deer

E

Edward – A wealthy or rich guard

Elliott – God on high

Elon – Nature, an oak tree

Elvin – A friend who is noble and true

Emerson – Power

F

Farrell – The son of a courageous/valiant man

Felix – Joyful, happy

Ferdinand – Peaceful and brave

G

Gareth – A person who is gentle

Glen or Glenn – Living or dwelling in a valley

Grant – Large or great

Greg – Watchful, alert, or awake

H

Hamilton – A bare or large hill

Hayden – Living within nature, e.g. a hay vale

Henley – From a wood up high

Henry – He who rules the house

I

Ian – Merciful God

Isaac – laugher, joy

J

Jack – Merciful God

James – One who follows

Jarred – A descendent

Jason – A heather

Jed – Friend of God

K

Kai – From the ocean/sea

Kaleb – To be faithful, one who is faithful

Kanye – One who is free, freedom

Kasey – Alert/watchful

Keith – Forest

Kelvin – From a river

L

Lachlan – A land full of lakes

Lance – A large region or land

Leander – Strong as a lion

Leo – Man of a lion/lion man

M

Macaulay – Son of a willow

Mackenzie – Attractive, good looking

Maddock – One who is lucky

Malachai–Messenger or an angel

Marcus – Warlike, related to the planet Mars

Marley – From a meadow or lake

N

Nate – God gives

Neil – Comes from the clouds

Nicholas – Triumph of the people

Noel – Christmas

O

Oakley – From a forest of oak trees

Oliver – Warrior of elves

Orlando – A famous land

Oscar – A friend of the deer

P

Paisley – From a glade or clearing

Patrick – A nobleman

Paul – Small, petite, or tiny

Pearson – A large rock

Q

Quinn – A wise man, reasonable man

R

Radley – A meadow or red forest

Randall – A wolf shield

Red – Possessing red hair

Reece (can also be reese) – Fervour

Rich – A daring power

S

Sam – The Lord has heard

Samuel – The ability to hear God

Sawyer – He who saws wood

Scott – To speak Gaelic

Sean (can be Shaun) –Merciful God

Seth – The appointed/chosen one

Sheldon – Steep valley

T

Tad – Gift from God

Terry – Powerful ruler of people

Theo – Present from God

Thomas – A twin

Timothy (or Tim) – He who honours God

Tristan – Full of sadness

V

Val – Strong and powerful

Valentine – To be healthy

W

Wainwright – Maker of a wagon

Walker – He who prepares cloth

Warner – An army guard

Watson – A strong and great warrior

Weaver – He who weaves

Wes – From the west woods

William (also Will) – Strong minded and protection

Z

Zachary (also Zack) – God remembers

Zane – Gift from God

Zerach – To glow

Ziggy – Victorious

Hopefully we’ve given you some inspiration for what to call your new son, whether he is already here or you’re about to welcome him into the world.

This difficult decision needs to be considered carefully, so be sure to weigh up all suggestions for strong baby boy names before you make your final choice!

That being said, don’t stress!

As a parent, no one knows your unborn (or just born) baby like you do.

Already, you have a sense of who he is, and of the person he will become.

Many new parents worry about pleasing other people with their choice of name.

For example, you might feel pressure to choose a name that your parents or your partner’s parents like; or a name that fits with family tradition.

Or you might feel anxious that your friends won’t like the name; perhaps you worry that others might think your choice of name is old fashioned, uncool, or too ‘out there’.

Whatever your fears, when it comes to what other people think, let it go.

Breathe it out.

It doesn’t matter.

Everyone has an opinion. And everyone has ‘that horrible person’ they met who went by the name that you want to call your baby.

But once your gorgeous little boy is here, all doubts and criticisms will be forgotten.

Everyone in your life will love the name simply because it’s your son’s name.

The decision belongs to you and your partner. It’s fine to listen to what other people think but remember not to take it all on board.

Allow their opinions to wash over you, and choose the name that you know works for you, your son, and your family.

100 Strong Baby Boy Name Ideas #babynames #babynameideas #strongbabynames

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