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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heavenly, royal, of the sky
life, living
lace (fabric association)
bright, shining light
boomerang
home ruler
star (from Esther)
beautiful and honest
the heavens, sky and sea
God will add, God increases
alluring, enchanting one
beloved, wished-for child
orange tree
my God is God
life, living
heavenly calm, noble tranquility
heavenly calm
dreams, aspirations
from Lassy, Norman place name
beautiful, radiant as a dove
holy, sacred plant
grace, favor
life, breath
heavenly messenger
fair and smooth, white phantom
flower, blossom
blue, dark blue
bright clearing in the wood
God is gracious
nobility, good breeding
God is my oath (as diminutive of Elizabeth)
song, musical phrase
messenger of the gods
the most beautiful
belonging to the night
sweet as honey
free woman, strong
beloved, wished-for child
life
holder of the heel, supplanter
friendship, harmony
dream and beauty
man of God, messenger
best friend, confidante
fine-edged, refined
noble type (via Heidi)
dark, rich
in truth, authentically
rapids, flowing water
victory, triumph
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