What comes to mind when you think of the word peace?
In English, peace translates to 'a state of harmony'- pretty poetic! Whether it evokes feelings of calm or just '...and quiet' we all have our own way of feeling peaceful, calm and relaxed, and when it comes to choosing baby names it would also be nice to feel that way as they are a miracle and blessing, so their name should reflect that, too.
World peace, peace and love, the word peace can make you think of some lovely imagery, and maybe even inspire you to choose some 1960s hippie names. Luckily there are plenty of really beautiful baby names out there from all over the world, so if you are looking for a super unique name related to tranquillity and calm, then we have some wonderful options for you to choose from.
28) Akudo (Igbo-Nigerian Origin) From the Igbo word 'Udo', this name means 'peaceful wealth'.
66) Absalom (Hebrew Origin) 'Father of Peace'.
47) Olive (English and Latin Origin)Taken from the Latin 'Oliva' as in the olive tree, the olive branch is a well known symbol of peace.
55) Shanta (Indian Origin)This pretty sounding name means 'serenity and calm'.
25) Yasu (Japanese Origin)Meaning 'calm'.
84) Miroslav (Slavic Origin)Meaning 'glory and peace' this is an ancient name that has never really waned in popularity among Slavic-speaking families.
53) Serena (Latin Origin)Meaning 'tranquil and serene', and of course linked to the brilliant Serena Williams.
77) Jonah (Hebrew Origin)A popular biblical name that means 'dove' in Hebrew.
2) Axel (Scandinavian Origin)Meaning 'Father of Peace', this name can also be spelt 'Axl' for a rock n roll vibe - see 'Axl Rose'.
42) Malu (Hawaiian Origin)This name has a surfer cool sound, evoking images of a peaceful place with crashing waves.
Eider, Meaning: beautiful Origin: Basque ~ View Detail
85) Oliver (Latin Origin)From the olive tree, an ever-popular boys name, the masculine version of 'Olivia' and 'Olive'.
91) Sheehan (Irish Origin)This name comes from the Irish word for 'peace' which is 'síocháin', and is pronounced 'shee-an'.
72) Giotto (Italion Origin)Meaning 'pledge of peace', Giotto di Bondone was a great Florentine architect and painter- and also a key figure in the Italian Renaissance.
Jaffa, Meaning: beautiful Origin: Hebrew place-name ~ View Detail
Merindah, Meaning: beautiful Origin: Australian Aboriginal
Kazumi, Meaning: beautiful peace Origin: Japanese
62) Zulema (Hebrew Origin)Another of our Hebrew baby names that mean 'peace', Zulema has a very distinct and unique sound.
5) Dove (English Origin)The dove is universally seen as a symbol of peace, first used as a name in the seventeenth century.
29) Alafia (Nigerian Origin)A beautiful Yoruban name meaning simply 'peace'.
90) Salah (Arabic Origin) A shortened version of Saladin, above.
Elili, Meaning: beautiful Origin: Tamil
45) Mirembe (Ugandan Origin)Meaning 'woman of peace', this name is derived from the word 'Emirembe' meaning 'peace, quiet' in the Luganda language, and is pronounced 'Mill-em-beh'.
65) Aaru (Egyptian Mythological Origin)Meaning 'peaceful', Aaru is a cool and mythical name.
58) Tullia (Irish Origin) A pretty and lyrical Irish name.
94) Solomon (Hebrew Origin)This name holds a lot of wisdom, and has been immortalised in many novels, by authors such as Toni Morrison and Charlies Dickens just to name a couple.
87) Placido (Italian and Spanish Origin)Translating to 'serene'.
83) Miro (Slavic Origin)Meaning 'peace, world', Miro could be used as a nickname of Miroslav, another of our boy names that mean peace, but also makes a great name on its own.
98) Wilfred (English Origin)A traditional English name, back on trend in a big way.
18) Peace (English Origin)With so many variations of baby names that mean peace on our list, here is the on-the-nose English speaking version, we think it makes a gorgeous name, and would also be a lovely message bearing middle name.
73) Godfrey (German Origin)Derivative of the name 'Godafrid' which means 'peace of God'. A little medieval but certainly unique.
70) Fedde (Frision Origin)Popular in The Netherlands, this is a nickname for names starting with 'Frid'.
27) Airini (Maori Origin)From the Greek Eirene, the Goddess of Peace. Airini Donnelly was a nineteenth century Maori rights activist, a peaceful but strong name with a legacy.
14) Noe (Spanish Origin)Meaning 'rest and peace'.
26) Xola (African Origin)Pronounced 'Zoh-luh', this name means 'stay in peace'.
3) Bem (African Origin)A cute and cool name for any gender.
95) Stellan (Swedish Origin)Meaning 'calm', this is a cool Scandi sounding name.
97) Udoka (Igbo Nigerian Origin)Meaning 'peace is great', this name is derived from 'Udo', above.
57) Sula (Hebrew, Scandinavian and Latin Origin)Out of all our baby names meaning 'peace', Sula has the sweetest meaning- 'peace, little she-bear'. 'Sula Peace' is the name Toni Morrison chose for the main character of her novel- 'Sula'.
40) Irina (Russian Origin)The Russian version of 'Irene/Eirene'.
11) Levi (Hebrew Origin)Meaning 'joined in harmony'.
56) Shula (Hebrew Origin)A shortened version of the more formal 'Shulamit', both meaning 'peace'.
Hermosa, Meaning: beautiful Origin: Spanish
82) Mircea (Romanian Origin)A popular Romanian name, Mircea was a medieval ruler believed to bring peace to the region of Wallachia.
Tasanee, Meaning: beautiful view Origin: Thai
59) Wilfreda (English Origin)Meaning 'purposeful peace'.
15) Pax (Latin Origin) Latin for 'peace' and also the name of the Roman Goddess of Peace.
38) Inga (Scandinavian Origin) Meaning 'Ing's protection' or 'protected by Ing'. Ing was the name of the Norse god of peace and fertility.
64) Aarav (Hindi Origin)A Hindi name meaning 'peaceful', also associated with wisdom.
51) Sakina (Arabic Origin)From the Arabic word Sakun, the word Sakini means 'a sense of serenity'.
44) Mirela (Slavic Origin)Meaning 'peace, world' this is another great option for your baby girl.
19) Salem (Arabic Origin) Meaning 'safe', Salem shows up as a place in the bible, believed to be the same as Jerusalem.
34) Erin (Irish Origin) A short and sweet peaceful name.
96) Udo (Germanic and Igbo Origin)This is a short and snappy name with a lot of personality.
31) Aquene (Native American Origin)Evoking the image of water, a calm and serene sounding name for a little girl.
1) An (Chinese Origin)A sweet and simple name meaning 'peace', perfect for your new baby.
9) Jaylen (Greek Origin)A derivative of 'Galen', this name means 'tranquil healer'.
Usain, Meaning: beautiful Origin: Arabic, possible variation of Hussein
93) Siegfried (German Origin)Representing 'victorious peace', this is a strong name full of character.
20) Salim (Arabic Origin) Simply an alternate spelling to Salem, above.
13) Milo (German Origin)Meaning 'mild, peaceful and calm'.
16) Paxton (Latin and English Origin)This name means 'peace town'.
Kalliroi, Meaning: beautiful flow Origin: Greek
48) Olivia (Latin Origin)With the same meanings as Olive- Olivia was popularised in the 13th century by Shakespeare himself, and doesn't seem to have lapsed in popularity since.
49) Paccia (Latin Origin)Pronounced 'Pach-ee-a', this name is more often heard as a surname, however along with many 'ia' ending girl names, we think it sounds lovely.
68) Bohumir (Czech Origin)Meaning 'peaceful world'.
50) Paloma (Spanish Origin)Meaning 'dove', Paloma is a vibrant and striking name for your baby girl.
80) Manfred (German Origin)Meaning quite literally 'man of peace', this is a serious sounding name but could easily be shortened to Manny, Fred, or Freddie if you wanted something a little more informal day to day.
101) Zuma (Arabic Origin)A peaceful name with edge, thanks partly to Gwen Stefani choosing it for her son.
35) Federica (Italian Origin)A pretty and strong baby name, meaning 'peaceful ruler'.
32) Eir (Norse Origin)Meaning 'peacefulness and mercy', an ethereal, simple name.
39) Iria (Portuguese Origin)Iria is thought to be the Portuguese take on 'Irene', associated with the Greek Goddess of Peace 'Eirene'.
22) Shanti (Sanskrit Origin)Meaning 'tranquillity, peace and quiet' this is a name with a calm and musical feel.
23) Shiloh (Hebrew Origin)Meaning both 'peaceful and tranquil' a perfect unisex name.
89) Saladin (Arabic Origin)This name translates to 'peace through faith'.
52) Salome (Hebrew Origin)Salome has shown up many times throughout history, out of all our girl names that mean peace, this holds exceptionally strong feminine energy.
75) Humphrey (German Origin)Made famous by the Old Hollywood film star Humphrey Bogart, this name means 'peaceful warrior', peaceful with a touch of glamour.
92) Shlomo (Hebrew Origin) Very rarely heard outside of the Jewish community, this name means 'his peace' in Yiddish, could be a lovely nod to Jewish heritage.
71) Frederick (Teutonic, German Origin)Another of our baby names depicting a 'peaceful ruler'.
61) Zuelia (Arabic and Persian Origin)Meaning 'bright, pretty, brilliant and peace'.
78) Kazuki (Japanese Origin) A cool sounding baby name, meaning 'hope of peace'.
30) Alanna (Gaelic Origin)Meaning 'serenity'.
67) Baris (Turkish Origin)This name simply means 'peace'.
86) Paciano (Spanish Origin)A popular Spanish boys name meaning 'peace'.
Zoyna, Meaning: beautiful Origin: Arabic via Urdu
54) Serenity (Latin Origin)Another name with peaceful meaning, but this time with a sci-fi twist as the name of the spaceship in Joss Whedon's 'Firefly'.
Kjellfrid, Meaning: beautiful kettle Origin: Norwegian
17) Paz (Hebrew and Spanish Origin)Meaning 'gold' and 'peace' this is an edgy yet cute name.
Ederne, Meaning: beautiful Origin: Basque
36) Frederique (French Origin)A feminine take on the German 'Frederick'.
24) Tully (Irish Origin)Meaning 'flood, peaceful or hill' quite the combination, it all depends on the spelling and some ancient Irish history.
12) Maluhia (Hawaiian Origin)This name means 'to be at rest, and enjoy peace'.
10) Kazumi (Japanese Origin)Meaning 'beautiful peace' this is a lovely tranquil name.
100) Zalman (Hebrew Origin)The Yiddish version of 'Solomon'.
69) Callum (Scottish Origin) Meaning 'dove', symbolising peace and purity.
60) Winifred (Welsh Origin)Meaning 'blessed peacemaking'.
88) Pazel (Hebrew and Spanish Origin)A longer spelling of 'Paz' above, this name also has peaceful origins.
33) Eirene (Greek Origin)The Greek Goddess of Peace, this original spelling of Irene is lovely and unique.
37) Frida (German Origin) Meaning 'peaceful', also the name of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.
76) Irenaeus (Greek Origin)This name meaning 'peace' is thought to be the masculine version of Eirene or Irene.
81) Miran (Slavic Origin)The masculine version of 'Mira', Miran is derived from the word 'mir', meaning 'peace'.
74) Heddwyn (Welsh Origin)Meaning 'holy peace'.
79) Luam (African Origin)This name means 'peaceful and calm'.
63) Aang (Chinese Origin) A fictional name meaning 'peaceful soaring'.
6) Freddie (Many Origins)A shortened version of many names beginning with 'Fred', generally meaning 'peace', 'peaceful leader' and other variations of this.
43) Mira (Arabic, Latin, Slavic, Sanskrit and Spanish Origin)A beautiful name with many potential origins, Mira is a popular name across many cultures.
7) Galen (Greek Origin)Meaning 'calm', 'peaceful' and 'healer', this name was popular in the 1940s and is still a lovely gentle name for today too.
21) Shalom (Hebrew Origin)Used for both hello and goodbye, Shalom also means 'peace, wholeness, prosperity, tranquillity and harmony'.
41) Kazuko (Japanese Origin)Meaning 'child of peace', this is a beautiful baby name, although names ending in 'ko' are believed to be quite old fashioned sounding in Japan, we think that means they could be considered classics.
46) Miroslava (Slavic Origin)The feminine version of 'Miroslav', you could use 'Miro' as a sweet nickname.
