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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gentle, tame
beloved darling
peace
from Devon, deep valley dwellers
heart
turtle; symbol of longevity and patient wisdom
beloved; dear one
good speaker
marjoram herb
citadel, stronghold
indigo, blue
God is gracious
hero of God, God's champion
peaceful fairy
she who entertains with conversation
primordial goddess (name of Durga)
grace, favor
from Hadria, the dark city
veena; musical lute instrument
divine protection, infallibility
brightness, illumination
bright, radiant
pure, ancient (from Celtic root)
woman from Lydia
noble riches
snowdrop flower
beautiful, all
water
life, living
breath of life
gift from God, fulfillment of wish
gift of God
good, virtuous, beautiful
blessed
beloved
pure, clean
flower
attractive, pleasant, beautiful
Good, beloved, virtuous
my God is Yahweh
dear one, beloved friend
wish, longing for good
bird
industrious, hardworking
bird-like, like a bird in flight
all-encompassing beauty
keeper of fire
happy, fortunate, lucky
Noble, honorable
island, tree
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