Dog Names That Mean Calm

Pronounced as Fred with an a, Freda is sometimes heard in England, but mostly among older generations. Much more popular in the U.K. these days, though yet to reach the US, is Freya.

Kazuki is related to names like Kazuko, Kazuo and Kazumi

The name of the main protagonist of Avatar: The Last Airbender was coined for the movie from Chinese characters meaning "peaceful" and "rise; raise". Aang is also used as a given name in Indonesia, where it derives from akang — a word used to refer to one’s elder brother or one of his peers.

Fenne and its phonetic version Fenna are vintage names enjoying a resurgence in The Netherlands, where both make the girls' Top 100.

The final n makes this choice infinitely more modern than Gail.

The ultimate dad name.

Kamau is from the Kikuyu language native to Kenya. It is recognizable as the middle name of comedian W. Kamau Bell.

This Hindi word which is used in prayer is one of the prime names that mean peace, always a nice message to impart to a child. Nick Nolte used it for his daughter.

Well, parents are naming their children Eden and Heaven...so why not?

Parents searching for a simple, peaceful name may be attracted to this one.

A popular choice in Finland, where it ranks among the Top 50 boy names.

A modern Greek form of the mythological name Hero, or a Japanese name meaning "color." Iro is also a name in Finnish mythology, derived from Irina and Irene. Iro was the mother of the three main gods of Finnish legend.

This name of the goddess of peace creates a lovely ideal.

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?

Baris has the advantage of sounding familiar but being rare and unusual. The peaceful meaning is another plus.

Alafia is a Yoruba name for peace and is used as a name for both men and women in Nigeria.

Supermodel Shalom Harlow glamorized this name, which is heard as a greeting every day in Israel.

Not to be confused with the Aria/Arya name family, Arja is a variation of Irja, which ultimately is derived from Irene.

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.

Iria is a diminutive version of Eirene / Irene and is therefore associated with the Greek goddess of peace.