Strider
Meaning of Strider
Strider is an Anglicized masculine given name rooted in the Old English verb stride, denoting one who progresses with deliberate gait; its semantic field evokes notions of journeying and purposeful motion. Although scarcely documented in early onomastic records, the name attained cultural prominence through literary appropriation—most notably as the ranger-alias of Aragorn in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings—thereby acquiring associations of vigilance, resilience, and leadership. Phonetically, it conforms to standard English pronunciation as STRAHY-der (/ˈstraɪ.dər/). Empirical analysis of U.S. Social Security data reveals a modest yet consistent adoption among male newborns, with national rankings situated in the mid-eight-hundreds—rising from a rank of 911 in 2022 to 893 in 2024—indicative of a subtle upward trajectory in contemporary naming trends. Within an Anglo-American cultural framework, Strider thus balances technical etymology, literary resonance, and quantifiable popularity, appealing to parents seeking a name that connotes both heritage and sophisticated character.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as STRAHY-der (/ˈstraɪ.dər/)
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