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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free woman
noble, of the valley
joyful singer
of the sea, beloved
praised
strength, force
of the forest
bliss, good fortune, happiness
grace, divine mercy, compassion
sunshine, bright and cheerful
people of Ciar
who is like God?
night
God is gracious
I love you
the road, the passage
slender, narrow
pure, serene, clear
God is gracious
pledged to God, lily
beloved, wished-for child
my father is joyful
God is gracious (via Johanna)
industrious, hardworking (associated meaning)
my own meadow
beloved, dear one
cloud
pure, beautiful (via lily symbolism)
goddess of knowledge and arts
heart, from the heart
beautiful, melodious (evocative)
ray of light, dawn (implied by suffix)
blushing, rosy
flower spear, blooming lance
heavenly sea
doe, gazelle
honor, honorable
grace, favor
dew of heaven, my dew
fairy folk
grace; God has favored me
honey, sweetness
free, noble
pleasure, delight
follower of Christ
noble woman
walking, pace, progress
merciful, compassionate
beautiful
God is just; my witness. A feminine form of the...
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