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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pure, clear
bitterness, wished-for child
little bird
divine messenger
my God has answered
grey fortress, grey enclosure
will, desire (from Wilhelmina)
son of Finlay (surname origin)
may God protect
joyful, of Jupiter
my father is joy
son of the handsome one
clearing with oak trees
colorful, beautiful silk design
honey, sweet
peace, tranquility
God is my judge
merciful, gentle
myrrh, fragrant resin
flower
pure
from the willow farm
exultant, glad
ruler of the elves
rose
from Massy, Normandy
sweet, pleasant
God is just, my witness is God
Ceol's island, ship island
my God has answered
bright light
pure, innocent
paradise, garden of heaven
bright, shining light
bird-like, relating to birds
sunny place, sunshine
close to God, Yahweh has answered
royal flower
one's own meadow, Aen's clearing
grace, gracious
illumination, radiance
shining torch
beloved (folk etymology)
torch, radiant
house of the afflicted
party, folk gathering with music
heaven, the sky
whole, universal
new light in the clearing
short form of Penelope
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