Pet Names · Dog Names
By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026
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Japanese
"clarity, serenity"
This Japanese name is virtually unknown in the US, but it does bear a resemblance to the familiar Sara, which might help it fit in.
Hebrew
"father of peace"
Absalom, because of its biblical and literary associations, just might appeal to the daring namegiver. In the Old Testament, Absalom was the handsome, favored but rebellious son of King David. In…
Finnish, Estonian
"silent, quiet, flat, pleasant; late"
This gentle Finnish name derives from the word hiljainen , meaning "quiet" and was first coined in the 19th century as a translation of the name Placidia. It is also used in Estonia, though it does…
Slavic
"peace, world"
This Croatian name is the diminutive of Mira and Mirela.
Egyptian
"peaceful"
Egyptian mythology place-name with an intriguing sound and appealingly peaceful meaning. Update for Aaron?
Native American
"silent friend"
Brought into the spotlight by actor Mykelti Williamson, who was given it by his half-Blackfoot Indian grandfather
Latin
"tranquil"
The name Pacificus has historical roots in Christian tradition, where it was adopted by several saints and religious figures for its peaceful meaning. Pacificus emerged during the early Christian era…
Hindi
"calm"
Mandara is one of those names that sounds like its meaning -- and calm is certainly a quality worth courting in a child.
