![]() "Levi" was also Matthew's name before he became Jesus's apostle. In the bible, Levi is the third son of Jacob. Levi means "joined in harmony" in Hebrew. This solid name ranks #357, up 106 spots from last year. British actor Callum Woodhouse starred in the hilarious PBS Masterpiece series The Durrels of Corfu. Irish novelist Colm Tóibín wrote Brooklyn, the best-selling book that was adapted for a movie, and nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. Callum is popular in Scotland where, in Gaelic, it means "of Saint Columba," which means – you guessed it – "dove." Colm is an alternative spelling of Callum. This Latin-originated name means "dove" or "white dove," a universal symbol of peace. No matter how you spell it, this name is currently ranked #742. It is said to come from the Hebrew name Absalom, meaning "man of peace" or "father of peace." Of Scandinavian origin, this hip and timeless name is more commonly spelled with an e: Axel. The name Axl has Hebrew and Scandinavian origins. It is currently ranked #1,125 on our U.S. This strong and lovely name has the bonus feature of ending in the ever popular ah sound. Paloma is another name that means "dove" or "beautiful dove." Of Spanish origin, the daughter of Spanish painter Pablo Picasso and fashion designer Paloma Picasso bears this name. Current ranking #109, it climbed 80 spots since 2020. Olive is the chosen baby girl name for multiple celebrities, including Drew Barrymore and Sacha Barron Cohen. ![]() This sweet vintage name is often found on lists of botanical varieties. There was a Saint Olive from Palermo, Italy, who was reportedly a healer. Olive means "peace"-indirectly, since the name is derived from the Latin word oliva, meaning "olive," or "olive tree," and an olive branch is another universal symbol of peace. This strong, creative baby-girl name is more popular in Scandinavian countries than in America, where it is currently ranked #981. ![]() Fridaįrida means "peace" or "woman of peace." Of Germanic origin, in German Frieden translates directly as "peace." Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is hands down the most well-known Frida. This girls' name currently ranks #2,641 in the U.S. And Beatrix Potter fans are sure to recognize the name Jemima Puddleduck. outing in the 1968 Disney film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, which featured an adorable little-girl character named Jemima Potts. More common in the UK, the name got a collaborative U.S. Some sources say the name means "warm like a dove." Jemima was the oldest daughter of Job in the Old Testament. Jemima means "dove" in Hebrew, which is a universal symbol of peace. rank is #1,523, down 207 spots on our list from last year. The name Irina enjoyed early popularity in Europe before it came onto the radar in America. In Greek, this regal name means "woman of peace," and there is a goddess Irina of Greek mythology who personifies peace. Irina is a Russian version of the name Irene. This smooth-as-flowing-water name currently ranks #20,495 in the U.S. AqueneĪquene, pronounced Ah-keen-ah, is a Native American word for "peace." Sources say it's a female name used by the Algonquin tribe. Congress, in the House of Representatives. In Wales there is a Saint Winifred, and the name is said to mean "blessed peacemaking." The common nicknames "Winnie" or "Freddie" only add to this name's appeal. ![]() Winifred means "friend of peace" or "peaceful friend." This vintage name is of Teutonic, English, and Welsh origin. At its current rank of #7,602, this lovely name is in no immediate danger of being too popular, perhaps making it perfectly unique for your special, calm baby. Galene is also the name of a goddess who represents the calm sea in Greek mythology. Galena is another common version of this name. Galene means "calm" or "one who is relaxing and quiet." Derived directly from the Greek word galene, it's often thought of as a feminine version of the name Galen. Not surprisingly, this peaceful name is slowly climbing the ranks and currently stands at #72. In today's stress-filled, yoga-conscious world, serenity is in high demand. Serenity means "peaceful disposition." Of English origin from the Latin word serenus, meaning "clear calm," the name Serenity is sometimes considered to be an American creation, often grouped together with some of the new-school virtue names. Here are a few of our personal favorites – peaceful baby names that just might catch your eye, your fancy, and even lower your pulse: Baby girl names that mean peace Serenity
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