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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high tower, elevated
concerned, caring
devoted to God
noble, perfect
beloved, wished-for
noble, precious
friend, companion on the path
fairy queen (folk etymology)
gift, present (related root)
bright one
moonlight, reflection of the moon
radiant, beautiful
charioteer of the sun
vision, sight
flatland by the river
new, fresh start
queen, royal woman
God is gracious, gift of God
living, alive
admirable, hawk-like (from Irish Shea)
noble kind (from Adelaide)
my heart
one who emits pleasant perfume
radiant, shining one
eternal, unfading
boomerang (curved throwing stick)
noble, distinguished
narrow strait
little lake
from Kay and Lee combination
sea, ocean
dear little rose
born in May, spring blossom
chief, prince
well-mannered, polite, graceful
olive tree
pearl
treasurer, keeper of treasure
life
spiritual, relating to the soul
graceful meadow
dawn, daybreak
bright, shining light
from Doris, sea nymph
Scottish pet form of Margaret
bird-like; diminutive of Ava (bird) or Avery
oak tree
star
pure
pearl or bitter (Mae component)
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