| Meaning | one who takes long steps |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Stri-der |
Picture a name that embodies movement, purpose, and adventure—that's exactly what this choice delivers. Strider suggests someone who moves through life with intention and direction, never content to remain stationary when there's ground to cover and experiences to gain. The name has literary connections that readers will recognize and appreciate, lending it cultural depth beyond its surface appeal. Its unusual nature as a given name makes it a bold choice, one that signals parents who aren't afraid to step outside conventional naming boundaries. The strong, active verb quality gives it energy and dynamism that more static names lack entirely. Strider communicates independence and self-reliance, traits that resonate with families valuing individual strength and personal agency. The name's three syllables and emphatic ending create a sense of completion and confidence. This isn't a name that fades into the background—it announces itself clearly and leaves a lasting impression on everyone who encounters it.
| Stride |
| Stri |
| Rider |
| SD |
| Strider Wasilewski | Soccer player |
| Strider Dees | Musician |
| Strider Swope | Photographer |
| Strider Benston | Artist |
| Strider Marcus Jones | Author |
| Strider Innaway | Chef |
| Strider Wolf | Actor |
| Strider Zessei | Entrepreneur |
| Strider Sunstar | Athlete |
| Strider Lumina | Scientist |
| Strider Lapis | Filmmaker |
| Strider Vance | Activist |
| Strider Hartley | Explorer |
| Strider Drake | Fashion Designer |
| Strider Alden | Historian |
| Strider Finnegan | Journalist |
| Strider Wren | Music Producer |
| Strider Thorne | Philanthropist |
| Strider Oakley | Poet |
| Strider Voss | Tech Innovator |
| Strider Hiryu | Strider video game series |
| Strider Hien | Strider video game series |
| Strider Caine | The Talisman by Stephen King |
| Strider Kohe | The Painted Man by Peter V. Brett |
| Strider Starcane | Starcane comic series |
| Strider Yurik | Thorns of Rosewood by G. Bowler |
| Strider Elassidil | Shannara series by Terry Brooks |
| Strider Crossman | Whispers from Mirrowen series by Jeff Wheeler |
| Strider Shimmergloom | Dragonlance series by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman |
| Strider LaBoeuf | True Grit by Charles Portis |
| Strider Mourning | Emberverse series by S.M. Stirling |
| Strider Vorgun | The Maelstrom's Eye by Matthew Kressel |
| Strider Dawn | Elantris by Brandon Sanderson |
| Strider Wells | Riverworld series by Philip José Farmer |
| Strider Talton | The Queen's Blade series by T.C. Southwell |
| Strider Hart | The Vagrant by Peter Newman |
| Strider Stormrage | World of Warcraft series |
| Strider Gryffen | Gryffen - Galaxy's Most Wanted by Samuel B. Barnes |
| Strider Havisham | Cogheart series by Peter Bunzl |