The whirlwind leading up to your baby’s arrival probably feels far tranquil…so why not try to manifest some calm through your little one’s name? If you’re hoping to give your little one a name that evoke stillness and harmony, names meaning “peace” or “peaceful” strike the just-right chord. Here, we’ve curated a list of boy names, girl names, and gender-neutral names that exude that sense of serenity all parents are seeking (with a side of timeless charm!).

Boy Names That Mean Peace

Aaru: Egyptian in origin, this name references a peaceful paradise in mythology.

Aric: A rare name with Nordic roots meaning “eternal ruler” or “peaceful king.”

Axel: While some may associate the name with one half of the hard-rock duo Guns n Roses, this Scandinavian gem actually means “father of peace.”

Calum: Of Scottish origin, this name translates to “dove,” a universal symbol of peace.

Casimir: A Polish name meaning “proclaims peace.”

Finnian: This Irish name meaning “fair” is associated with peace.

Frederick: This classic name means “peaceful ruler.”

Irenaeus: For a moniker that will surely stand out, dust off this ancient Greek name meaning “peaceful.”

Jonah: The biblical name meaning “dove,” brings to mind peace and hope.

Noah: Meaning “rest” or “repose,” this popular boy’s name has an undeniable soothing quality.   

Paxton: Here’s a novel direction: This English name translates to “peace town.”

Placido: The melodic Italian name translates to “calm” or “peaceful.”

Solomon: The biblical classic not only means “peaceful” but also conjures an image of the wise ruler King Solomon.

Wilfred: Vintage names have been having a resurgence—and this old English name meaning “desires peace” deserves a comeback!

Girl Names That Mean Peace

Amity: From Latin, meaning “friendship” and “peace,” Amity could be the perfect name for your future BFF. 

Eden: This lush name is tied to the peaceful paradise portrayed in the Bible.

Eir: A unique Norse name meaning “peace” or “mercy.”

Harmony: We love the sound of this musical baby name.

Irene: A timeless classic, Irene means “peace” in Greek.

Mira: Short and oh-so sweet, this girl’s name means “peace” in Slavic languages. (See more short baby names!)

Olive: This nature-meets-food baby name also calls to mind the olive branch, a universal peace symbol.

Paloma: A Spanish name derived from the Latin word for “dove,” this moniker is a beautiful tribute to an iconic symbol of peace.

Salome: A graceful name meaning “peace” in Hebrew. 

Serena: Of Latin origin, this lyrical name means “calm” or “tranquil.”

Shanti: A beautiful Sanskrit name meaning “peace.” 

Winifred: this old-fashioned Welsh name means “peaceful friend” or “blessed peace” (and lends itself to the very cute nickname “Winnie”).

Gender-Neutral Names That Mean ‘Peace’

Amari: The African name means “strength and peace.”

Dove: The nature-inspired name symbolising peace really has wings!

Harbor: Not at all overdone, this soothing name signifies peace and safety.

Pax: A chic Latin name simply meaning “peace.”

Rio: This go-with-the flow name means “river,” which embodies serenity.

Shalom: This to-the-point gender-neutral Hebrew name directly means “peace.”

Zen: This modern Japanese name calls to mind a centered calm.

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