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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pleasant meadow
woman from Magdala
delight
industrious ruler
shining light
the heavens
goddess of spring
fairy, enchantment
ambergris, waxy substance
white flower
night, twilight
white wave, fair one
victory of the people
full of love
fair, white, blessed
gracious, dear one
noble kind, of noble birth
bird + grace
defender of men (from Alexandra)
lily flower
exalted, sublime, noble
rest, comfort (when borrowing the male Noah's m...
heavenly, from the sky
defender of people
oak tree, gazelle
light, bright one
sea pearl, variant of Mary/Marina
hardworking, industrious
bright, shining
each of the two (from Greek aikia)
beloved, calm waters
torch of light
angel, heavenly messenger
my God has answered
grey fortress, grey enclosure
fish (sacred symbol)
son of Finlay (surname origin)
born under Jupiter's influence
my father is joy
son of the handsome one
clearing with oak trees
miracle, sign of God, verse of the Quran
honey bee
peace, tranquility
wonderful, admirable
flower
clean, unsullied
from the willow farm
exultant, glad
ruler of the elves
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