Here are a few qualities almost everyone could agree we need more of today: A bit of peace, strength and wisdom — qualities that, coincidentally, we also hope to instill in our baby boys and girls. If you're searching for the perfect baby name, you may be drawn to monikers with inspiring meanings behind them.
Below, baby names that mean peace, strength or wisdom, so your little one's name will always remind you of these priceless characteristics.
1. Axel. This strong-sounding German boy name means “father of peace.” While you might recall the Guns n Roses drummer Axel Rose, Will Ferrell and Tiger Woods also chose this moniker for their sons.
2. Paxton. A unisex name of Latin origin that means “peaceful town,” you’ll also love the sweet nickname “Pax.”
3. Oliver and Olivia. Topping the charts for back-to-back years, these baby boy and girl names stand for the olive tree, which symbolizes peace and fruitfulness. For girls, you could opt for simply “Olive” (so cute!).
4. Oz. How cool is this Hebrew boy’s name recalling the wiz, which can either stand alone or be short for Osborn or Oswald? It means “strength, warrior of God.”
5. Barrett. This unisex German name, which means “strong as a bear,” is especially fresh for a baby girl.
6. Valentina. Meaning strength and health, this is a Latin variation on Valentine. It’s also the name of the first woman in space, Russian astronaut Valentina Tereshkova.
7. Kenzo. Calling to mind the chic French fashion house, this Japanese boy’s name means “strength and health.” Another variation: Kenzie, a Scottish unisex name meaning "wise leader."
8. Etan. A Hebrew boy’s name for “strong or firm,” Etan is a less-common variation on Ethan.
9. Cato. For both boys and girls, this regal-sounding Latin name means “all-knowing” or “knowledgeable and wise.” A character in Shakespear’s Julius Cesar, more recently, it’s been rising in popularity following The Hunger Games. For girls, it’s a Dutch alternative to Catherine.
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10. Alden. Meaning “old, wise protector,” this English name is gender-neutral — a classic boy’s name that’s particularly original for a little girl.
11. Mika. While this Scandinavian name for “raccoon” is not the creature you hope to find in your home, this intelligent animal symbolizes traits we all hope for in our kids: smarts, curiosity and confidence.
12. Apollo. This powerful Greek boy’s name evokes the founders of democracy, the ancient Romans, and means “god of prophecy, healing, music, poetry and light” — in other words, all things intelligent.
13. Sage. A Latin name for both boys and girls meaning “wise,” in French “sois sage!” is literally how parents tell their kids to behave. Here’s to hoping.
14. Veda. This Sanskrit baby girl name means “sacred lore, knowledge” — in fact, the Vedas are Hindu’s sacred texts.
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