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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grace, kindness
modern coinage, gentle sound
princess, noblewoman
beauty, ornament, adornment
gentle music, cooing sound
tender, softness
harmony, agreement, concord
my God is abundance or my God is an oath
feminine form of Leo
myrtle tree
born at Christmas
God's oath and beloved combined
understanding, wisdom, discernment
Esteemed, beloved
pure, clean, innocent
Praise, ode
Little red one
Honor, nobility
goodness of God
flower
variant of Marilyn, beloved
may Yahweh give increase
free woman (via German Charlene connection)
precious, beautiful
handsome, beloved
lake, pool
noble kind, of noble birth
joyful lake
festival of roses
honey bee
fair, white, blessed
from the Adriatic Sea region
beautiful one
heavenly (folk reinterpretation)
gentle, soft
fair and smooth (via Jennifer)
beloved, dear
small stream, flowing water
pure, clear
star (in Pisces constellation)
demigod, hero
echo, sound
serious, earnest
my delight, my pleasantness
moon, moonlight
the beautiful one
innocence, gentleness (by extension)
cessation of suffering, inner calm
indigo, dark blue
golden one, little gold
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