Gentle names are soft in sound — often ending in -a or -ia, light on consonants. Lydia, Silas, Celia, Eli. They age quietly and pair well with strong surnames.
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motion, wandering
heavenly being, celestial guardian
who is like God?
ascended, high
dove
young warrior
my God is the Lord, from Elijah
free man
ruler of the elves
God will raise up
benevolent, kind
dog (symbol of loyalty)
young dog, whelp
place of peace, tranquil
Christmas, born on Christmas
child
delight, luxury
divine, god-like
lotus flower
poet
dove
supplanter
God is my judge
merciful, gentle
rest, comfort, peace
bright fame
son of the right hand
wealthy guardian
little fire
king of birds (folkloric)
leek farm village
olive tree
cheerful, optimistic
evening, twilight, the pleasant time of day
most merciful, most compassionate
goodness of Yahweh
boundary wood
pear tree
God has heard (via Samuel)
peace, security
a dancing particle of light
Jehovah is God
ash tree
friendliness, sociability
beloved
flax, flaxen-haired
bright, radiant
pleasantness, delight
diminutive of Isaiah (Yeshaya)
little poet, little philosopher
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