Pax appears 76 times at rank 1422 across genders — a Latin word meaning "peace" that functions equally well as a human name and a pet name. It's clean, short, and carries a meaning that owners find genuinely aspirational rather than decorative.
Latin Simplicity
Pax is one syllable, one meaning, no ambiguity. Latin word names on pets tend to attract owners with classical educations or a preference for names that carry transparent meaning without requiring etymology research. On the human side, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt named a son Pax, giving the name both celebrity visibility and a specific cultural moment; the full human profile is at /names/pax. On pets, that association has diffused into a broader sense of the name as modern and considered.
Gender Neutrality as Strength
The registry shows neutral gender preference for Pax — which makes sense for a Latin noun with no grammatical gender assignment in English usage. Gender-neutral pet names have been rising alongside gender-neutral human names, and Pax sits at the cleaner end of that spectrum. Compare to Scout or Quinn. Whippets and Italian greyhounds suit Pax's spare elegance.
The Counter-Reading
Pax is so minimal it can read as a placeholder — a name chosen for its brevity rather than its meaning. Owners who know the Latin carry the meaning naturally. Owners who don't may find it reads as simply short. Both outcomes are acceptable.