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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hare meadow
God is my strength
near to God
laurel, victory
generous one
transparent, clear
shadow, reflection
striving, ambitious
hero, champion
slender, fair maiden
young warrior
beauty, loveliness, graceful
longing, yearning, nostalgia
God is abundance
rival, eager to excel, industrious
orange tree, beautiful blossom
weary, delicate
desire, wish
eagle (poetic)
name of Goddess Saraswati
courageous, brave (via Riley)
rejoice
wave child, child of the waves
bitter waters (place name from Exodus)
gift of God
soft, tender
slender, graceful
divine spirit, god
thunder, resounding
high, elevated
gracious, flowing
elevated place, watchtower
gracious, gentle
gift, precious one
noble, peaceful
gentle one
one who hopes
circular hollow, cauldron (landscape feature)
God is gracious
names (plural of ism)
lily flower, purity
dear one, beloved
purity, innocence
grace, divine favor
woodland clearing settlement
torch, illumination
my father is joy, father's joy
delicate, lace-like
variant of Agnes/Vanessa
gracious gift
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