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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hazel tree
dweller near the forest, woodland
strong, vigorous
God is my light
lady, mistress
decoration, embellishment
gentle music, cooing sound
who is like God
harmony, agreement, concord
my God is abundance or my God is an oath
feminine form of Leo
myrtle tree
born at Christmas
beloved, drop of the sea (Mary) + house of God ...
understanding, wisdom, discernment
Esteemed, beloved
Long, great, distant
Fair-shouldered (from Fionnuala)
goodness of God
flower
variant of Marilyn, beloved
may Yahweh give increase
free woman (via German Charlene connection)
precious, beautiful
lake, pool
of noble character
joyful lake
festival of roses
beloved, dear one (as a nickname)
soft, smooth
from the Adriatic Sea region
cool breeze
heavenly (folk reinterpretation)
gentle, soft
fair and smooth (via Jennifer)
beloved, dear
pure, clear
feather, quill
demigod, hero
pure, clear (via Katherine)
my delight, my pleasantness
moon, moonlight
the beautiful one
ewe, female sheep
cessation of suffering, inner calm
indigo, dark blue
golden one, little gold
ritually pure, clean
poppy flower
element in Yoruba compound names meaning blesse...
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