Dog Names That Mean Calm

Disproportionately common among the American Amish.

A gender-neutral Chinese name that originated as a surname, An can be used for girls or boys and means peace or quiet. An may also be a Vietnamese name meaning safe and secure. Its equivalence to the English article an may make it feel slight in an English-dominant culture.

Properly spelt Bình in Vietnamese, this is a very popular name for both sexes. The pronunciation is usually Anglicized as "BIN", but the middle vowel is more like the U in "burn".

Selima might be confused with Selina, but it's an appealing spin on that classic with a lovely meaning.

This is the Indian version of the Hindi word meaning peace.

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 coincide with the word Estonian word for late.

A gentle sounding name of Hebrew origin with an equally calm meaning, Shalev is used as a given name and as a surname. Notable bearers include novelist Meir Shalev, footballer Shalev Menashe, and writer Zeruya Shalev.