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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tender affection, compassion
young woman, beloved girl
beloved, wished for
slender and fair
caring, providence
close to God
at the meadow, by the clearing
dry (from Greek azaleos)
heavenly, of the sky (from Hawaiian lani)
helper to the priest
radiance, glory
noble, of noble kind
far, distant
lake or pool (from Welsh -lyn suffix)
oak tree (Hebrew) and halo of moonlight (Turkish)
diminutive of Louise (renowned warrior)
hour; now
delicate, weak
Christian woman
gift of God
wished-for child of grace
ewe, female sheep
beloved, dear
place of rest
God is gracious (from Hebrew Yochanan via Welsh)
family, extended family
beloved, loved one
clear, tinkling sound
brightness, radiance
part of the parents, divine portion
dew of heaven
pure
meadow of Kay
drop of the sea
pledge, oath
laurel tree, symbol of victory
beautiful, all (Ella) + rose flower (Rose)
living one
pledged to God, my God is an oath
bright, shining light
poetry, motto
songbird, one who sings joyfully
wild cow, heifer
narrow channel, slender
beautiful, fair
beloved one by the lake
gift of God
beautiful, lovely
beautiful, graceful
lake, pool
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