Dog Names That Mean Calm

  1. Galene
    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Galen, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "calm"
    • Description:

      Galene is a minor goddess of Greek mythology, representing the calm seas. She is also sometimes referred to as Galatea.
  2. Akseli
    • Origin:

      Finnish variation of Axel, Scandinavian
    • Meaning:

      "father of peace"
    • Description:

      A popular choice in Finland, where it ranks among the Top 50 boy names.
  3. Federica
    • Origin:

      Italian, feminine variation of Frederick, German
    • Meaning:

      "peaceful ruler"
    • Description:

      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 first r.
  4. Shalom
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "peace"
    • Description:

      Familiar as the most common form of greeting in Hebrew, but also associated with top female model Shalom Harlow.
  5. Fritzi
    • Origin:

      German, diminutive of Frederica
    • Meaning:

      "peaceful ruler"
    • Description:

      Like Mitzi, the bubbly Fritzi shows signs of rising again. Has a bit of a comic-strip feel.
  6. Tanjiro
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "coal + calm son; highly valued second son"
    • Description:

      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 worker.
  7. Freida
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "peace"
    • Description:

      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 Millionnaire, and Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
  8. Winfrey
    • Origin:

      Variation of Winfrith, English
    • Meaning:

      "peaceful friend"
    • Description:

      Oprah's almost mononymic first name is too closely tied to her personality (and brand) for us to recommend it as a baby name in good faith. Her surname, however, is definitely name-worthy. Winfrey works as a modern update to Whitney, with the added bonus of being associated with one of the most influential women of our time.
  9. Fen
    • Origin:

      English, Dutch, Frisian
    • Meaning:

      "marshland; peace"
    • Description:

      In English, a fen is a wetland fed by surface and/or groundwater. In Dutch and Frisian, it's a traditional diminutive of names containing the element frid, meaning "peace".
  10. Serenella
    • Origin:

      Italian, elaboration of Serena
    • Meaning:

      "serene"
    • Description:

      Both rhythmic and serene, Serenella is one of the Italian names for girls virtually unknown in the US but definitely usable. An unusual route to Ella as a short form?
  11. Aio
    • Origin:

      Maori
    • Meaning:

      "peace, tranquil"
    • Description:

      A light and simple Māori name with an appealing O ending and lovely meaning.
  12. Aaru
    • Origin:

      Egyptian
    • Meaning:

      "peaceful"
    • Description:

      Egyptian mythology place-name with an intriguing sound and appealingly peaceful meaning. Update for Aaron?
  13. Malu
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "peace"
    • Description:

      Malu is a charming Hawaiian name chosen by ex-Talking Head David Byrne for his daughter. Malu might also be an abbreviated form of Malou, which is an abbreviated form of Mary Louise. Malu or Malou might be a retro-chic nickname for a child given the family names of Mary and/or Louise.
  14. Pax
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "peace"
    • Description:

      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.
  15. Airini
    • Origin:

      Maori variation of Eirene "peace"
    • Meaning:

      "peace"
    • Description:

      Airini is the Maori transliteration of the name Eirene, whcih comes from the Greek goddess of peace. A notable bearer of this name is nineteenth century Maori rights activist Airini Donnelly.
  16. Kazumi
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful peace"
    • Description:

      Kazumi can be used both as a masculine and feminine name. It is related to names like Kazuko, Kazuo and Kazuki.
  17. Eir
    • Origin:

      Norse
    • Meaning:

      "peacefulness, mercy"
    • Description:

      So airy, it's almost not there.
  18. Fedde
    • Origin:

      Frisian
    • Meaning:

      "peace"
    • Description:

      Fedde, a Top 100 boys' name in The Netherlands, is a Frisian short form for names beginning with Frid, which means "peace." As with many names popular in contemporary Holland, this short form stands on its own.
  19. Kazumi
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful peace"
    • Description:

      Kazumi can be used both as a masculine and feminine name. It is related to names like Kazuko, Kazuo and Kazuki.
  20. Madoka
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "tranquil"

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