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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Hawaiian form of Matthew
shelter, sanctuary
elf friend, noble friend
linden tree, lime tree
name of God
light of God
blessed, enjoying divine grace
one who resembles God
radiance of the dawn
beloved youngest son
lamplight, torch
peaceful, tranquil
light, knowledge
the name, the named one
peace, completeness, welfare
day, daytime
God is gracious
God is just, justice of God
joy, happiness
noble, refined
God is brother
blessed, living in comfort
one who rejoices
peace, safety, security
from Lucania
Sacred to Juno
sky
one who gives comfort
great tide, sea wave
protector of mankind
harmony, concord
divine favor, consecration
part of the divine light
wave
shrine maiden (ceremonial)
forest friend, house friend
modern invented name
darling, treasured one
little deer (Irish)
western meadow, western clearing
lunar, moon-bright
old river, ancient waters
son of the grey-haired one
victory, honor
willow farm, ledge estate
high, enlightened
beloved, darling
completely free, unbound
one who resembles God
pure (via Katharina in Norwegian use)
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