Peace & Joy 🕊️🌞

Hello, dear berries! I need some help :slight_smile: Our second bundle of sunshine is due next month! Could you all gather the names you love that mean peace or joy? My prayer for this baby/pregnancy/postpartum has been that no matter the circumstances we would be filled with peace & joy from the Lord. I’d love to have some middle name options that represent our prayers for this child :heart:

We have several first name options we are excited about if this baby is a girl (Kindred, Nava, & Paloma).
We’re not quite as excited about our boy firsts, so if you have anymore ideas please feel free to share (Solomon, Hawthorne, Enoch, & Amias).

Background info:

Summary

Our older daughter’s name is Indig0. Two names we like but can’t use are Roan (rhymes with our last name) & Aalto (I don’t want to use two “o” ending names in a row).

Thank you all so much in advance!

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Maybe…

[name_u]Shiloh[/name_u]
[name_f]Winifred[/name_f]
[name_m]Frederick[/name_m]
[name_u]Pax[/name_u]
[name_u]Dove[/name_u]
[name_f]Felicity[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrix[/name_f]
[name_u]Jubilee[/name_u]
[name_m]Saul[/name_m]
[name_u]Asher[/name_u]
[name_f]Frida[/name_f]
[name_f]Irina[/name_f] / [name_f]Irini[/name_f] / [name_f]Irene[/name_f]
[name_f]Mira[/name_f]
[name_f]Salome[/name_f]
[name_m]Wilfred[/name_m]
[name_f]Abigail[/name_f]
[name_f]Chara[/name_f]
[name_m]Gil[/name_m] / [name_u]Gili[/name_u]
[name_f]Ilona[/name_f]
[name_u]Zelig[/name_u]
[name_u]Liron[/name_u]
[name_u]Roni[/name_u]
[name_m]Meriwether[/name_m]
[name_f]Mehetabel[/name_f]
[name_m]Isaac[/name_m]
[name_f]Serene[/name_f]
[name_f]Serenity[/name_f]
[name_u]Harmony[/name_u]
[name_f]Concorde[/name_f] / [name_f]Concordia[/name_f] / [name_u]Concord[/name_u]
[name_f]Amity[/name_f]
[name_u]Comfort[/name_u]
[name_f]Letitia[/name_f]

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Woohoo! Congrats!

Maybe [name_u]Salem[/name_u] for a boy?

Other options:

[name_m]Felix[/name_m]
[name_m]Fane[/name_m] /Faine
[name_m]Lucius[/name_m]
[name_u]Pax[/name_u]
[name_m]Isaac[/name_m]
[name_u]Callum[/name_u]
[name_m]Irenaeus[/name_m]
[name_u]Shiloh[/name_u]

For girl middles:

[name_u]Kindred[/name_u] [name_f]Susannah[/name_f]
[name_f]Nava[/name_f] [name_f]Salome[/name_f]
[name_f]Paloma[/name_f] [name_f]Irene[/name_f]
[name_u]Kindred[/name_u] [name_f]Iria[/name_f]
[name_u]Kindred[/name_u] [name_u]Faine[/name_u]
[name_f]Nava[/name_f] [name_f]Serenity[/name_f]
[name_f]Paloma[/name_f] [name_f]Rachel[/name_f]

Hopefully these help :slight_smile:

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You have a good list already.
I love
[name_f]Serena[/name_f]
[name_f]Irene[/name_f]
[name_f]Leda[/name_f]
[name_u]Paz[/name_u]
[name_f]Theodora[/name_f]
[name_f]Felicity[/name_f]

For boys first I like:
[name_m]Simon[/name_m]
[name_m]Samson[/name_m]
[name_u]Rhett[/name_u]
[name_u]Bennett[/name_u]

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Since [name_f]Paloma[/name_f] means “dove” and doves represent peace, I would argue that that would be an excellent contender for the middle name meaning that you seek. Other names that mean “dove” are [name_u]Callum[/name_u], [name_m]Coleman[/name_m], [name_u]Jonah[/name_u], & [name_m]Jonas[/name_m]. Another of your first name contenders, [name_m]Solomon[/name_m], means “peace”, too. Names related to that are [name_f]Frieda[/name_f], [name_f]Irene[/name_f], [name_u]Shalom[/name_u], & [name_f]Zulema[/name_f].
[name_u]Freddy[/name_u] means “peaceful ruler”.

Other first name ideas for boys:

[name_m]Damon[/name_m]
[name_u]Remi[/name_u]

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Girls:
[name_f]Alaya[/name_f]
[name_f]Alaina[/name_f]
[name_f]Serenity[/name_f]
[name_f]Winifred[/name_f]
[name_f]Olive[/name_f]
[name_f]Grace[/name_f]

Boys:
[name_u]Freddie[/name_u]
[name_u]Axel[/name_u]
[name_u]Paxton[/name_u]
[name_m]Wilfred[/name_m]

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Dovesong is one of my favorite peace/joy middles for a girl. Also, [name_f]Olive[/name_f], [name_f]Olivet[/name_f], [name_f]Livie[/name_f] and [name_f]Oliviana[/name_f] are symbolic of peace because of the olive tree! [name_f]Iris[/name_f] for peace/joy symbolism of the rainbow because of the promise made by [name_m]God[/name_m] after the flood. [name_f]Jemima[/name_f] is another great dove name.

Hadassah/Hadassa/Hadasha/Dassa/Dasha (meaning “myrtle tree”) or [name_f]Myrtle[/name_f].

(From the ISB Encyclopedia);

The myrtle, Myrtus communis (Natural Order Myrtaceae), is a very common indigenous shrub all over Palestine. On the bare hillsides it is a low bush, but under favorable conditions of moisture it attains a considerable height (compare Zechariah 1:8, 10). It has dark green, scented leaves, delicate starry white flowers and dark-colored berries, which are eaten. In ancient times it was sacred to [name_f]Astarte[/name_f]. It is mentioned as one of the choice plants of the land (Isaiah 41:19). “Instead of the thorn shall come up the fir-tree; and instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle-tree” (Isaiah 55:13), is one of the prophetic pictures of God’s promised blessings. (His promised blessings are always hand in hand with peace and joy.)

Some ideas:

[name_f]Livie[/name_f] [name_f]Jemima[/name_f]
[name_f]Paloma[/name_f] [name_f]Olive[/name_f]
[name_f]Jemima[/name_f] [name_f]Olive[/name_f]
[name_f]Livie[/name_f] [name_f]Joy[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Joy[/name_f]
[name_f]Paloma[/name_f] [name_f]Joy[/name_f]
[name_f]Jemima[/name_f] [name_f]Iris[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Jemima[/name_f]
[name_f]Paloma[/name_f] [name_f]Iris[/name_f]
[name_f]Livie[/name_f] [name_f]Paloma[/name_f]
[name_f]Nava[/name_f] Dovesong
[name_f]Nava[/name_f] [name_f]Olivet[/name_f]
[name_u]Kindred[/name_u] Dovesong
[name_u]Kindred[/name_u] [name_f]Iris[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_u]Kindred[/name_u]
[name_f]Nava[/name_f] [name_f]Iris[/name_f]
[name_f]Nava[/name_f] [name_f]Myrtle[/name_f]
[name_f]Dasha[/name_f] [name_f]Paloma[/name_f]
[name_f]Dassa[/name_f] [name_f]Paloma[/name_f]
[name_f]Paloma[/name_f] [name_f]Myrtle[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Myrtle[/name_f]
[name_f]Livie[/name_f] [name_f]Myrtle[/name_f]
[name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_f]Oliviana[/name_f]

For boys I would recommend:

[name_u]Aquila[/name_u]
[name_m]Ananias[/name_m]
[name_u]Asa[/name_u]
[name_u]Amos[/name_u]
[name_m]Abel[/name_m]
[name_m]Adriel[/name_m]
[name_m]Benaiah[/name_m]
[name_m]Boaz[/name_m]
[name_u]Eli[/name_u]
[name_m]Erastus[/name_m]
[name_u]Eden[/name_u]
[name_m]Oren[/name_m]
[name_m]Ozias[/name_m]
[name_u]Rohan[/name_u]

Though I think [name_m]Hawthorne[/name_m] and [name_m]Enoch[/name_m] go handsomely with your daughter’s name!

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Have only skimmed the other replies so likely repeats but here goes:

Girls

[name_f]Abigail[/name_f]
[name_f]Ada[/name_f]
[name_f]Alaia[/name_f]
[name_f]Arcadia[/name_f]
[name_f]Beatrice[/name_f]
[name_u]Blythe[/name_u]
[name_u]Eden[/name_u]
[name_f]Euroa[/name_f]
Farah/Farrah
[name_f]Felicity[/name_f]
[name_f]Freida[/name_f]
[name_f]Jemima[/name_f] (if appropriate)
[name_f]Joy[/name_f]
[name_f]Kalea[/name_f]
[name_f]Noemie[/name_f]
[name_f]Olive[/name_f]
[name_f]Olivia[/name_f]
[name_f]Paloma[/name_f] - agree with above that it could be in second spot if you choose another name (though I should say I think it would make a beautiful pair with your eldest, and I love it anyway - great nickname options - [name_f]Polly[/name_f], [name_f]Lomi[/name_f], [name_f]Mimi[/name_f] etc, would be my fave of the three, with [name_u]Kindred[/name_u] more of a middle name option for me - eg [name_f]Paloma[/name_f] [name_u]Kindred[/name_u] - love saying the word and of course its meaning - just that the nickname options don’t appeal as much and I’m from a country that will abbreviate abbreviations. While I’m at it, [name_f]Nava[/name_f] fits its meaning - very pretty!).
[name_f]Salma[/name_f]
[name_f]Salome[/name_f]
[name_f]Serena[/name_f]
[name_u]Tully[/name_u]

Boys

Arnan
[name_u]Axel[/name_u]
[name_m]Caius[/name_m]
[name_u]Callum[/name_u]
[name_m]Casimir[/name_m]
[name_m]Clements[/name_m]
[name_m]Edwin[/name_m]
[name_m]Felix[/name_m]
[name_u]Fen[/name_u]
[name_m]Frederick[/name_m] / [name_u]Freddie[/name_u]
[name_m]Humphrey[/name_m]
[name_m]Isaac[/name_m]
[name_u]Lowen[/name_u]
[name_m]Naim[/name_m]
[name_m]Oliver[/name_m]
[name_u]Pax[/name_u]
[name_u]Paxton[/name_u]
[name_u]Rafa[/name_u]
[name_u]Salem[/name_u]
[name_u]Shiloh[/name_u]
[name_m]Solomon[/name_m] (see [name_f]Paloma[/name_f] above)
[name_m]Stellan[/name_m]
[name_m]Wilfred[/name_m]

I like many of these boys’ as a first too - eg [name_m]Caius[/name_m], [name_m]Clements[/name_m], [name_m]Felix[/name_m], [name_m]Isaac[/name_m] (though you may not want two I names), [name_u]Paxton[/name_u], [name_m]Wilfred[/name_m] (Wilfy!), [name_u]Rafa[/name_u] (maybe Rafael/Raphael) and [name_m]Stellan[/name_m]. Really like [name_u]Lowen[/name_u] and [name_u]Shiloh[/name_u] but maybe not with your eldest.

You might also like: [name_m]Ambrose[/name_m], [name_u]Arden[/name_u], [name_m]Cyrus[/name_m], [name_u]Evren[/name_u], [name_u]Emrys[/name_u], [name_u]Claude[/name_u], [name_m]Lorcan[/name_m], [name_u]Finch[/name_u], Calloway/Callahan, [name_u]Tiernan[/name_u], [name_m]Brigham[/name_m], [name_u]Murphy[/name_u], [name_m]Rafferty[/name_m], [name_m]Langston[/name_m], [name_u]Jasper[/name_u], [name_m]Conall[/name_m], [name_m]Silas[/name_m], [name_m]Griffen[/name_m], [name_u]Corbin[/name_u], [name_m]Remiel[/name_m], [name_m]Zebediah[/name_m].

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I also really think [name_m]Enoch[/name_m] [name_m]Solomon[/name_m] would be a great choice as a brother to Indig0!!!

“Dedicated peace”/“dedicated [to] peace”

Solomon’s reign is a reflection of the great blessing, joy and peace that a nation/people can inherit by faith, trust in the [name_m]Lord[/name_m], dedication to Him and inclining the ear to His wisdom. Also a representation of God’s dedication to peace and the verse “blessed are the peacemakers…”

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So many beautiful options! Thanks Grace!! I really appreciate it :smiling_face: @Greyblue

Your combos are beautiful! I love Nava Salome/Shalom & tried so hard to get my husband to love it too. Unfortunately, he’s not a fan. Same with Salem. Kindred Susannah is gorgeous :sun_with_face: @cms1512

I hadn’t thought of Leda, but I really like her! Thanks for your ideas!! @Victory55

I totally agree. Their meanings are one of the many reasons I love Paloma & Solomon. Zulema is seriously cool & I adore Shalom (just can’t get my husband on board)! Thanks so much @somemelodioussonnet

I’m really liking Serenity & Alaya! Thanks @JessicaDougall

Thank you for such a thoughtful reply! Hadassah is one of my husband’s favorite names. You’ve made me fall in love with her too :heart: Thank you these beautiful ideas!! They’re seriously amazing. I’m gonna mention a bunch to my husband & see what he likes! How have I not put Enoch Solomon together?! He’s gorgeous :heart: @ladyofthetower

Thank you for so many wonderful ideas! Now I’ve got some fresh names to throw at my husband :smiling_face: @EloiseT

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I just realized in some translations it also says “juniper” instead of “fir-tree” in the first part of this verse so [name_u]Juniper[/name_u] could hold similar meaning to the [name_f]Myrtle[/name_f] names :blush:

[name_f]Glad[/name_f] to help, I’m excited to see what you decide on!!!

Unrelated:

Your profile pic is lovely! Did you draw/paint it yourself?

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@ladyofthetower

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While I do love to paint, my profile pic is by an artist named Robin Pieterse! A lot of her work centers around motherhood & the home. This painting looks eerily similar to me & my daughter, so I had to use it :smiling_face:

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For a boy: [name_u]Callum[/name_u], [name_m]Coleman[/name_m] or the original Latin [name_u]Columba[/name_u] :dove:(dove - symbol of peace) or [name_m]Oliver[/name_m] (olive tree - symbol of peace) with [name_m]Isaac[/name_m] or [name_u]Jordan[/name_u] as the middle. [name_u]Or[/name_u] [name_m]Patrick[/name_m] [name_u]Max[/name_u] (nn [name_u]Pax[/name_u] :peace_symbol:) :heart:.

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Columba is seriously cool! Thank you for all of the wonderful suggestions @EJK1720

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Couldn’t sleep, so my mind was abuzz with more ideas! Also, wanted to mention that despite the unsavory biblical associations, both the names Adriel and Eli have good, strong meanings which is why I suggested them anyways. Some sources say Adriel means “flock of God.” And I noticed that using Iris as a first would start a color theme so I would personally avoid that!

More ideas for boys:

  • Amias Jasper or Jasper Amias “loved; bringer of treasure” or vice versa.

  • Eli Jasper or Jasper Eli “my God; bringer of treasure” or vice versa.

  • Jasper Clemens or Clemens Jasper “bringer of treasure; merciful” or vice versa.

(The riches of God’s mercy & lovingkindness—both things to rejoice in and meant to bring men to repentance, which in turn produces true inner peace and the unmatched joy of reconciliation with the Father). Also Jasper is a nature name and has rich biblical symbolism.

Summary

You can read about the bible symbolism here:
Topical Bible: Jasper

  • Hawthorne Clemens or Clemens Hawthorne “[my shelter/protection/providence & strength]; merciful”

(God, in His mercy, offers providence & protection, and He is the disciple’s strength. The hawthorn is [apparently] one of the most durable of trees. It acts as an important source of food and shelter/safe nesting for certain bird species—reminiscent of God providing for even the sparrows and the ravens. Again, a thing of joy and a symbol of the peace found in His care.)

  • Amos Hawthorne “carried by God; [my shelter/protection/providence & strength]”

(Again, can be representative of joy and peace.)

  • Abel Hawthorne “breath; shelter/protection/providence & strength”

(All come from God, are reasons to rejoice, & be at peace in the knowledge of His lovingkindness).

  • Florin Hawthorne or Florian Hawthorne “flourishing; [my shelter/protection/providence & strength]“

(Same ideas as above.)

  • Jude Hawthorne or Judah Hawthorne
    Hawthorne Jude or Hawthorne Judah “praised; [my] shelter/protection/providence & strength”

(Through Jesus, the lion of Judah, all are offered redemption and reconciliation to the Father who provides shelter/protection/nourishment & strength. He is worthy of our praise and it brings the disciple joy and peace to praise Him.)

  • Eli Hawthorne “my God; [my shelter/protection/providence & strength]“

(Same ideas.)

  • Adriel Hawthorne or Hawthorne Adriel “God is my master/flock of God; [my shelter/protection/providence & strength]”

(Same ideas, plus hawthorns are often used as hedges—in Job, Satan accuses Job of being faithful to God only because of God’s hand in his life “ 10Have You not [i]made a hedge around him, around his household, and around all that he has on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land.” As with Job, God provides a “hedge of protection” for all His flock; those who “know Him and are known by Him”; those who “hear His voice and follow Him”; those who call Him “master.” Joy & peace are found within His safe pastures.

  • Balin Amos or Amos Balin “mighty sword; carried by God”

(References Psalm 45 & the “sword of the Spirit”/Word of God. By division from the fallen world and reconciliation to the Father, crucifying the flesh and fighting the “good fight of faith,” soldiering on in spiritual battle, disciples are carried safely through this dark world with a peace and joy that surpasses all earthly pleasures and strivings. Also, disciples are to be “instruments of His righteousness” and to “do justly,” which requires walking in the Spirit/living by His Word [carrying the Sword]). So disciples themselves are (in a sense) “mighty swords” as well, just as the disciple has a “light that shines before men” by walking in the light and being bearers of Christ.

  • Adriel Sage or Sage Adriel “God is my master/flock of God; wise”

(Wisdom & honor are from the Lord & He gives of these riches liberally—His people are blessed continually by inclining their ears to His Word, which is always wise. Following His statutes out of faith & love for Him brings inner joy & peace.)

  • Florin Sage or Sage Florin

  • Florian Sage or Sage Florian

  • Prosper Sage or Sage Prosper

“flourishing/prosper; wise” (Following His statutes out of faith & love for Him brings inner joy, peace & flourishing/prospering)

  • Lev Solomon “heart peace/lion peace”

(Creates a sober & striking balance between the Christian aspects of war & peace—Jesus is both the lion & the lamb—He came to bring a sword; following Him causes division/severing from the fallen world, old selves, slavery to sin & death, severing from the flesh’s over-indulgences, and brings about the inner peace that causes truly selfless goodwill and unity towards fellow man [an overflow of peace from the source of peace]).

  • Othniel Solomon or Solomon Othniel “lion of God/strength of God; peace”

(Same as above.)

  • Amias Rohan or Rohan Amias “loved; [oil of gladness]”

(I found an interesting connection for Rohan “sandalwood” [or Rohana/Rohanna for a girl]! In the bible, “aloes” is [apparently] a reference to sandalwood. In Psalm 45 it is mentioned following a verse about the “oil of gladness.” Also, didn’t have time to check this out but if it’s true that sandalwood was one of the oils used for Jesus’ anointing/embalming then it echoes the psalm and the joy of His resurrection because He conquered death by the power of God’s Spirit so despite the utter travesty of His crucifixion, there was an unforeseen [by His disciples] joy that was realized upon His rising triumphantly. Through His affliction and sufferings, we receive freedom and gladness of heart, which causes us to have gratitude and a willingness to share in His afflictions/suffer as He suffered for us.)

Summary

1My heart is overflowing with a good theme;
I recite my composition concerning the King;
My tongue is the pen of a [c]ready writer.

2You are fairer than the sons of men;
Grace is poured upon Your lips;
Therefore God has blessed You forever.
3[d]Gird Your sword upon Yourthigh, O Mighty One,
With Your glory and Your majesty.
4And in Your majesty ride prosperously because of truth, humility, and righteousness;
And Your right hand shall teach You awesome things.
5Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the King’s enemies;
The peoples fall under You.

6Your throne, O God, is forever and ever;
A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom.
7You love righteousness and hate wickedness;
Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You
With the oil of gladness more than Your companions.
8All Your garments are scentedwith myrrh and aloes and cassia,
Out of the ivory palaces, by which they have made You glad.
9Kings’ daughters are among Your honorable women;
At Your right hand stands the queen in gold from Ophir.

Twelve Oils of Ancient Scripture: Sandalwood | D. Gary Young

https://draxe.com/essential-oils/bible-oils/

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These are AMAZING! Thank you for sharing! I can’t wait to share all of this with my husband :smiling_face: Hopefully I can get him to love something here! @ladyofthetower

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