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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Arbiter, judge
Wish fulfilled
grassy field, open pasture
calm, peaceful
God is gracious
chiefly, noble one
clear (as in clear skies)
victory of the people (from Nicholas)
wise child
the one to whom it belongs
from Latin papaver (poppy plant)
noble, of noble kind
gift of God (short form of Dorothea)
graceful beauty
devoted to Jove (Jupiter)
laurel tree
of the forest
sublime, exalted
flag, banner
foreign riches, bright one
bitter, beloved
wine, intoxication
cheerful, bright like the sun
God is my strength
sweet one, related to honey
peace, world
halo of the moon, moonlight
smiley, cheerful (derived from nickname)
member of the Gauts (Germanic tribe)
beloved, wished-for child
grace, favor
symbol of peace and wisdom
of noble kind
of elephant tusk color
God has answered
oath of God
my God has answered
high tower
industrious, striving
graceful waterfall
my God is an oath
birth, nativity
noble, of noble kind
dark beauty
beautiful, attractive, pleasant
spiritual gladness, divine blessing
princess (original form of Sarah)
entire, all-encompassing
banana plant
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