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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dark, dark-complexioned beauty
heavenly, of the sky, royal
love, to desire
mother
youthful, young
brave lion
radiance, illumination
early life, beautiful weaving
heavenly, of the sky
gift of God, divine blessing
bright sea, shining sea
from Lorn, from the district of Argyll, Scotland
large beautiful eyes
pleasantness, pleasant one
bright, shining one
life-giving
meadow, clearing
light, radiance
bright, shining one
morning light, forenoon
God is my light
safe harbor, place of refuge
praised, knowledgeable
dove, peaceful
dawn, first ray of light
generations of beauty
month of May, spring goddess
innocent, gentle one
dear one, beloved
crystal, clear as ice
God is gracious
young ceremonial attendant
pure
slim, slender one
grace, favor
pleasant wood (via Marley)
without a superior, caring
night, dark beauty
breath of God
beauty, love
golden lily (modern blend)
my judge
industrious
praised
oarsman, rower
exalted, high
God is willing
rose flower, pink-colored
defender of men
she who looks out
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