Whatever they may be - good or evil - these women.

Strong female names in literature. She definitely steals the thunder from all other people in the book and thus redeeming herself in the list of the strongest female literary characters of all time. For a discussion of the names and the style they represent -- and a description of how they were chosen -- please see the 2-part blog The Women of Fantasy. The ultraadorable Swiss French and Dutch female variation of Albert means bright.

However reading about a strong female might help boost confidence something modern society often lowers. Note that several of the names below such Aerin and Lyanna appear in multiple prominent fantasy works. And hence will show all colors of human naturenice spiteful courageous skanky alluring repulsive duped jealous intelligent foolish ridiculous trapped in flight or wonder cuckolded funny can-do spirit.

The title listed is the work that placed them on the list. Intelligence often translates into strength but only when wielded by a steady hand and Hermione just happens to have both and compassion to boot. This isnt to say that women cant be admirable or strong on their own because they can.

A Latin name that means strong and healthy Valeda is unique and flows easily off the tongue. I daresay that strong heroines are. Girls Who Kick Ass Working Up a Sweat.

Thats our kind of girl. Strong Female Leads in Literature Fiction all genres A woman is a person. Miss Havishman is perhaps English literatures most famous spinster.

This association gave Briana a classy pedigree. Empowering female characters in books is important. This jazzy oldfashioned name is making a comeback along with its sisters Ella and Josephine.