names that mean peace
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- Absalom
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"father of peace"Description:
Absalom, because of its biblical and literary associations, just might appeal to the daring namegiver.
- Aksel
Origin:
Danish, version of Hebrew AbsalomMeaning:
"the father is peace"Description:
Most American parents would choose to use the more commonly seen variant, AXEL.
- Arcadia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"region offering peace and contentment"Description:
Arcadia, a name for an unspoiled paradise, makes an attractive secular alternative to Nevaeh or Eden. For parents who want an unusual name with a friendlier nickname, Arcadia has the advantage of cute Cady.
- Casimir
Origin:
English; French, from PolishMeaning:
"destroyer of peace"Description:
Casimir, a traditional name of Polish kings, could do quite well these days as we see the rise of Caspian, Cassius, Castiel, et. al. Like Leopold and Laszlo, Casimir is strong and worth considering if you've got an adventurous streak — and bet your son will too.
- Concordia
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"peace, harmony"Description:
This name of the goddess of peace creates a lovely ideal.
- Dove
Origin:
Color and nature nameMeaning:
"dove, a bird"Description:
Subtle but clear unisex way to signal peace, especially in middle place.
- Federica
Origin:
Italian, feminine variation of FrederickMeaning:
"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.
- Frederick
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"peaceful ruler"Description:
Frederick, and friendlier nickname Fred, seemed almost to have disappeared, leaving just the memory of Freds past such as Astaire, Mr. Rogers and Flintstone. But today's parents are beginning to recognize it as a strong classic and one of the top royal baby boy names.
- Garvey
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"rough peace"Description:
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 possible namesake is baseball player Steve Garvey. Garvey sounds more modern than Harvey.
- Geoffrey
Origin:
Anglo-Saxon from FrenchMeaning:
"pledge of peace"Description:
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 Chaucer and the Welsh historian Geoffrey of Monmouth, and as such it may feel more rooted and enduring.
- Giotto
Origin:
Italian variation of Godfrey or GeoffreyMeaning:
"pledge of peace"Description:
This appealing Italian name is associated with the great Florentine painter and architect Giotto di Bondone, a major force in the Italian Renaissance.
- Heddwyn
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"holy peace"Description:
Takes Edwin one step -- make that ten steps -- too far.
- Irene
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"peace"Description:
Serene Irene, the name of the Greek goddess of peace and one of the most familiar Greek goddess names, was hugely popular in ancient Rome and again in the United States a hundred years ago.
- Kynaston
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"royal peace settlement"Description:
A dignified yet gentle surname name occasionally heard in England and the West Indies.
- Malu
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"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.
- Paccia
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"peace"Description:
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 as PAZ, PAX, and PAXICO
- Pax
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"peaceful"Description:
Pax, one of the variations of names meaning peace that are newly popular in these less-than-peaceful times, got a lot of publicity when chosen by Brad & Angelina for their Vietnamese-born son. Parents attracted to Pax may also want to consider Paz, the unisex Spanish version, or Paxton, a growing-in-popularity surname choice that shares that magical X-factor.
- Salah
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"peace through faith"Description:
Short form of the name Anglicized as Saladin, very popular throughout the Arab world.
- Salama
Origin:
African, SwahiliMeaning:
"peace, safety, security"Description:
The three soft a's make for a calm and rhythmic name, though some risk of salami jokes.
- Salim
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"safe"Description:
Distinguished by association with renowned African diplomat Salim Ahmed Salim, this name is popular in many variations throughout the Arab world. Its use is growing in the US as well, especially in its Salem version.