Pet Names · Dog Names
By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026
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Turkish
"peace"
Baris has the advantage of sounding familiar but being rare and unusual. The peaceful meaning is another plus.
Italian, feminine variation of Frederick, German
"peaceful ruler"
Federica is the Latin version of Frederica, one of those formerly stuffy female names -- think Josephine and Eleanor -- that feels fresh and elegant again. And Federica has more energy without that…
Hebrew
"calm, quiet, tranquil"
A gentle sounding name of Hebrew origin with an equally calm meaning, Shalev is used as a given name and as a surname. Notable bearers include novelist Meir Shalev, footballer Shalev Menashe, and…
Scandinavian variation of Absalom
"father of peace"
A Top 100 name among boys, but a rare option for a girl. The French female form is Axelle (emphasis on the "elle").
feminine of Galen
"calm"
Galena is the feminine of the Galen, which means calm. Galena is also a mineral-related name, a type of lead.
Russian and Slavic feminine form of Galen, Greek
"calm, healer"
Commonly used in Russia, has an Old World Slavic feel. The original Galen can be used for girls as well as boys.
Slavic
"peace, world"
Mirela is a name used in Romania and Croatia and is related to popular Mira.
Japanese
"hope of peace"
Kazuki is related to names like Kazuko, Kazuo and Kazumi
French feminine form of Axel
Putting the emphasis on the "elle" softens a name that seems at once futuristic and medieval.
"coal + calm son; highly valued second son"
Protagonist of the manga and anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba . The kanji used to spell his name give it the meaning of "coal + calm son," which describe his former profession as a coal…
Zulu
Traditionally, Xolani is a masculine Zulu name stemming from the word "uxolo", which means peace and goodwill. Beware – in this case, the X is pronounced as a one of the famous Zulu clicking sounds…
"tranquil"
Selima might be confused with Selina, but it's an appealing spin on that classic with a lovely meaning.
Indonesian
Everyone will misunderstand it as Lara, but if you're willing to put up with the confusion, this is a truly different yet simple option.
"beautiful peace"
Kazumi can be used both as a masculine and feminine name. It is related to names like Kazuko, Kazuo and Kazuki.
Latin
Many parents these days are responding to names meaning peace , and this is one of the more unusual ones (more often heard as a surname). Pronounced PACH-ee-a, it relates to such other peaceful names…
A cool name, representing the Roman goddess of peace and offering a positive message to bestow upon a child. Pax is one of the most stylish new names that mean peace .
Variation of Irina, Russian
Irya is an Irina diminutive, and rare even in its native country.
Hebrew; Spanish
"gold; peace"
Paz is an appealing Spanish name meaning "peace", derived from the Latin "pax". It's usually feminine in Spanish, but could also make an interesting literary choice for a boy, honoring the writer…
Spanish variation of Placida
"quiet, calm"
Derived from an ancient Roman name, this is best known in its male form Placido, thanks to the tenor.
