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Jo
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A diminutive form of Josephine.
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American
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Joanna
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God is gracious
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Latin
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Jordan
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To descend
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Josephine
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God will increase
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Hebrew
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Juno
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Queen of heaven
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Latin
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Keegan
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Descendant of the fiery one
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Irish
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Kenna
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Greatest champion
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Welsh
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Kennedy
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Helmeted head
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Irish
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Kylie
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Boomerang
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Aboriginal
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Laila
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Night
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Lara
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Protection
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Latoia
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Victorious one
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Leia
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Weary one
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Letty
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Footloose; joy
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Latin
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Lisbeth
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God's promise; God is my oath
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Hebrew
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Selda
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Dark battle
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German
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Serena
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Serene, calm
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Latin
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Shamra
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Ready for battle.
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Arabic
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Shuri
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Village
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Japanese
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Skylar
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Noble scholar
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English
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Sloane
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Raid
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Irish
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Tamar
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Date palm
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Hebrew
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Terra
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Earth
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Thema
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Queen
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African
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Tilda
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A short form of Matilda.
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German
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Tilly
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Mighty in battle
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German
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Trinity
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The Holy Trinity
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Tyria
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Thor's battle
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Udela
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Wealthy
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Uira
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Water lady; small butterfly
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Arabic
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Zerelda
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“The object of rivalry,” from the Hebrew zera (seed) and the Indo-Euro pean root hild (battle).
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Zofia
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Wisdom
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Tough girl names have a no-nonsense air unlike any other. These powerful picks are go-getters at heart, whether conquering life’s obstacles or pursuing a goal. Get to know some of them with us.
Tough girl names often have powerful meanings like Emilia‘s “to rival.” You can claim “victory” with Victoria, or seek refuge with Alexandra‘s “defender of man.” Myla is a “soldier,” while Emery holds down the fort with her “home strength.” Then there’s the “elf ruler” Aubrey and the rowdy “raid” behind Sloane.
If tough meanings aren’t important, searching real-life people is a great way to nab tough girl names. There are brave historical figures like Tamar of Georgia and famed pilots like Amelia Earhart. You might like sports-related tough girls, too. Sharpshooter Annie Oakley reinvented her sport, which used to be a strictly male event. Tennis was forever changed by countless strong women, including Althea Gibson and sisters Venus and Serena Williams. Then there are the tough-as-nails women of combat sports like Valentina Shevchenko, Ronda Rousey, and Laila Ali.
Many tough girl names exist in film and media, like Leia. This Star Wars sweetheart is close to the timeless Leah yet has an infinite cool factor thanks to her space association. Lisbeth also wows, with this tough pick pulled from The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. She’s an excellent way to honor an Elizabeth in your life, too. Game of Thrones is a source ripe with tough girl picks, including Arya, Sansa, and Brienne. Check out Lyanna, Jo, and Scout for more tough finds from fiction.
Another great source of tough girl names is mythology. Artemis is an all-star here, as this Greek goddess of the hunt and childbirth is one tough cookie. Meaning “butcher,” she’s not too common but is recognizable. Athena is another strong option, appearing as the Greek goddess of wisdom and battle strategy. This “wise” beauty is popular and continues to grow in use for pets and kiddos alike. If you’d like something rarer, see Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. Juno is another unusual pick, connected to the Roman goddess of childbirth and a protection figure. Check out Hera, Freya, and Fortuna for more tough mythological monikers.
See our extended list for more tough names for girls.
