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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voice, sound
faith, religion
to wash, purify
summer; from Therasia island
bright, white
goddess, divine being
dove bird, symbol of peace
darling, dear one
blessed, fortunate
The Lord is my God; elevated, on high
blessed, happy
Gentle, tender-hearted
from Florence, blooming
God
honey, sweet
elevated, lofty
one who comforts, solace and strength
Love; kindness; benevolence
From the boar meadow; ever-lasting meadow
life, living
grace
messenger of God; angel
eternal blossom, beautiful flower
faith
shining renown
gift of God
merciful, gentle
little red one; graceful river
pure, clear
grace, favor
God is gracious
alder tree grove (from Gaulish via Vernon)
variant of diminutive feminine names
pure, innocent
nickname for Esteban (crowned one)
fair, white, blessed
immortality, eternal life (by association)
he gave
Valley of the linden trees
light, sun (Igbo tradition)
bright one, radiant
just, equitable
angel, divine messenger
little Dorrit (literary nickname)
life, living
little flower
divine messenger
heavenly, of the sky
Dew of God; little lamb
divine light
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