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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aspirations, heartfelt longings
hay clearing, meadow clearing
sweetness, golden nectar
star of the sea, beloved
bloom, flowering season
lucky, fortunate
my delight, my joy
ray of sunshine
beautiful, pretty
genuine, honest, pure
happiness, joy
sweet, like honey
kernel, grain, seed
prosperity, good fortune, wealth
goddess Parvati, auspicious one
successful, one who attains her goals
torch, sun ray
light brown color (hazel eyes)
heavenly darkness (if Hawaiian-Greek blend)
blessed, gift of blessing
fire, grain of fire (Gaelic Eithne)
bright, shining, torch
gracious, dear, beloved (Slavic root 'mil')
dear little one
rose pool, pretty lake
gathering, community
like coral, sea-born beauty
hear me, listen
joyful, playful
fair and slender girl
God is my oath
playful, lively, swift
clear like pure water, undisturbed
butterfly
hay meadow, hay clearing
to walk with graceful pride, dignified swaying ...
flower garland, grace
radiant, illuminating
noble
my miracle
to move lightly, graceful joy
purity, beauty, grace
happiness, bliss
hill clearing
harmony, peace, concord
people of God, work of Jehovah
peace, repose
gracious gift
a vow, wish, or prayer to God
from Ludwig/Louis (via Swedish)
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