It is also this same full name in Ukrainian (Nadezhda is in Russian) |
Nike (neekeh), which means victory. It's too bad the shoe.company ruined this as a name somewhat, but I'd still strongly consider it for a daughter. Nika is an alternate spelling.
There are lots of suggestions here: http://www.meaning-of-names.com/search/index.asp?nm=Victory&stype=1 |
Hebrew for spirit is ruach. I think Rue as a middle name is adorable and I like the Golden Girls association. |
Valerie, very pretty name that means "strong" |
Awesome, OP. Helen is a great choice! |
I know a professional woman named Nike who is very very impressive. Smart and confident. |
+10000000 |
Hillary! |
Constance |
Shakti - literally means strength, valor |
Erica. Means Everpowerful=strong |
I get that you are trying to be sarcastic here Hillary means happy and cheerful. My first daughter has the name Hilarie, and I liked the meaning and hoped it would become part of her personality. |
huh - nameberry lists it as "eternal ruler" which I guess could be seen as strength This is my second daughter's name. |
Our DD has the middle name Kahlan (kay-len) which we picked after reading the book series by Terry Goodkind. The warrior in the book was named Kahlan Amnell. The name Kahlan means strong leader or warrior. |
claire?
joan (of arc?) |