Pax
Pax is a unisex name of Latin origin meaning “peace.” Pax was the Roman goddess of peace.
how do you pronounce Pax?
PAKS
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what does Pax mean?
The name Pax means “peace.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
Pax was the Roman goddess of peace. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt choosing it for their son brought it into the spotlight. Its three-letter simplicity and powerful meaning make it a striking modern choice in the minimalist name trend.
where does the name Pax come from?
Wiktionary's entry for Pax is terse and appears to blend two senses: it glosses the word as peace, and separately notes a place called Pax was named after a former farmhouse. It isn't fully clear from the retrieved text which sense that place-name note applies to, but the peace derivation itself is directly confirmed.
the history of Pax
Nothing in the retrieved source addresses the Roman goddess Pax or the name's adoption by Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt for their son, so neither association given elsewhere is confirmed here.
who are famous people named Pax?
- Pax Jolie-Pitt (son of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt)
- Pax (Roman goddess of peace)
- Pax Romana (era of Roman peace)
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what names go well with Pax?
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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