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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bright, beautiful
my God has answered
dear child, my child
God is gracious
hero, praise (Scandinavian variant)
my God is the Lord, from Elijah
young, vital
God is my oath
noble, nobility
free man
orange tree
night
soldier
princess, noblewoman
short form of names ending in -lia
grace, favor
shelter, sanctuary
prayer
night
star of the sea
bright, shining light
Christmas, born at Christmas
noble, nobility
pure (via Kayla from Michaela)
honor, honorable
light, dawn (by association with Aurora)
moon goddess
the loved one
cloud
dark-haired, dark
gentle, pure one
grace, favor
fidelity, loyalty
movement, to shake
torch, the bright one
child of light
ruler of the elves
lily flower, purity
peaceful, tranquil place
God is my Lord, God's grace
bright, shining light
musical concord, agreement
God will raise up
blooming, thriving
benevolent, kind
dog (symbol of loyalty)
to praise; to exalt
divine messenger
diminutive of Eve or Evelyn
fair; beautiful; harmonious
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