Baby Name Meanings
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English, Dutch, Frisian
"marshland; peace"
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". Either way, Fen makes a…
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…
French feminine form of Frederic
"peace ruler"
Frederique, the soigne name of Dutch-born model Frederique Van der Wal, is a lot more sophisticated than the dated MONIQUE. Still, as feminine forms of the Fred names go, we prefer the Italian…
German, diminutive of Frederica
Like Mitzi, the bubbly Fritzi shows signs of rising again. Has a bit of a comic-strip feel.
Irish
"rough peace"
Occasionally used in the African-American community to honor Jamaican activist Marcus Garvey, known as "Emperor of the Kingdom of Africa," though his first name is more frequently chosen. Another…
Italian variation of Godfrey or Geoffrey
"pledge of peace"
This appealing Italian name is associated with the great Florentine painter and architect Giotto di Bondone, a major force in the Italian Renaissance.
Hebrew
"house of peace"
A compound name blending beth and shalom to get both the appealing meaning "House of Peace", and a bold name with the grounded nickname options of Beth or Betsy.
Spanish
"peacemaker, peaceful"
A name with a spirited sound but a tranquil meaning, Pacífica is a rare name of Spanish origin. Spelled without the accent, it appeared in the animated series, Gravity Falls , the name for a Chrysler…
Welsh
"blessed peace"
A bold Welsh name with a gentle meaning, Heddwyn is notably associated with the poet Ellis Humphrey Evans, who died at Passchendaele during World War One. He used Hedd Wyn as his Bardic name, having…
