Pet Names · Dog Names
By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026
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Chinese or Vietnamese
"peace or safe, secure"
An is a gender-neutral Chinese name, originally a surname, that can be used for girls or boys and means peace or quiet. It is also a Vietnamese name meaning safe and secure. In the English-speaking…
German
"peace"
The dynamic personality and paintings of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo have inspired growing numbers of parents to resurrect this form of the name. It does much better in certain European countries,…
Vietnamese
"peaceful, even"
Properly spelt Bình in Vietnamese, this is a very popular name for both sexes. The pronunciation is usually Anglicized as "BIN", but the middle vowel is more like the U in "burn".
Yoruba
Alafia is a Yoruba name for peace and is used as a name for both men and women in Nigeria.
Japanese
"peaceful"
Traditionally a feminine name in Japan, although Ammika Harris and Chris Brown chose Aeko for their son, born in 2018. The starbaby's name is pronounced like "echo," but the traditional Japanese…
Egyptian
Egyptian mythology place-name with an intriguing sound and appealingly peaceful meaning. Update for Aaron?
Feminine variation of Frederick, English from German
"peaceful ruler"
Frederica is an interesting possibility for the parent unintimidated by its old-fashioned formality, and who can appreciate the vintage charm and verve lurking beneath its stuffiness. The name…
This spelling of Frida or Frieda ranked as high as #141 back in the late 19th century. Its most famous bearers, with different spellings, are Indian actress Frieda Pinto, who starred in Slumdog…
Diminutive of Frederick
Another old-school nickname getting new attention thanks to TV's Mad Men . Names like Fred, Pete, and George have been out so long it's time for them to come back in. It reentered the US Top 1000 in…
German, diminutive of Friedrich or Frederick
Since female cousins Mitzi and Fritzi have entered the realm of possibilities, there's a chance that Cousin Fritz could as well. Fritz is the name of several notables, from early German-born film…
German, diminutive of Frederica
Like Mitzi, the bubbly Fritzi shows signs of rising again. Has a bit of a comic-strip feel.
Hungarian variation of Frederick
May cut it in Budapest, but not in Boise. Just Fritz would be preferable.
Greek
"calm, healer"
Many will associate this name with Galen of Pergamon, the second-century physician considered to be the founding father of medicine. A more recent reference is Star Wars character Galen Erso. The…
"healer, calm"
The final n makes this choice infinitely more modern than Gail.
Feminine variation of Galen, Greek
"calm"
Galene is a minor goddess of Greek mythology, representing the calm seas. She is also sometimes referred to as Galatea.
Russian and Slavic feminine form of Galen, Greek
Commonly used in Russia, has an Old World Slavic feel. The original Galen can be used for girls as well as boys.
Anglo-Saxon from French
"pledge of peace"
In the US, this spelling is less common than mid-century favorite Jeffrey, and it has faded from popularity faster. This more British spelling is the usual form for historical figures like Geoffrey…
Freda, along with near-identical twin sisters Frida and Frieda, has not been popular in the US for decades. After the two world wars, German names fell out of favor in the US and UK. The…
Variation of Fenna, Dutch and Frisian
Fenne and its phonetic version Fenna are vintage names enjoying a resurgence in The Netherlands, where both make the girls' Top 100.
