Playful names have energy. They tend to be short, end in a vowel or a light consonant, and make you smile. Beau, Coco, Ziggy, Pixie. Pairs well with a serious surname.
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illusion
bright/dark lake
new (naval)
to hold dear, to treasure
rocky clearing
from the king's woodland
barrel maker, cask maker
whole, universal
work strength
of the meadow
valley, sheltered lowland between hills
valley of the River Kent
narrow path, lane
modern coined name
red king
invented literary name
a falling, a flowing
gift of God
modern blend name
modern feminine form of Tyler
crown, wreath of victory
from the lake, lake-born
hill
native Hawaiian acacia tree
Jay + lake (modern coinage)
ten (from French dix)
slender
Jay + lake (modern American coinage)
a species of flowering palm tree
bright, shining light
hay field
God is gracious
winding valley
boundary meadow
girl
farmer, earth worker
brave in battle, vigilant in war
joy, happiness
father's joy, source of joy
Geirr's island
one with spunk and spirit
modern variant of Amy, the beloved
creative variant of Mariah, beloved
light, splendor
gift of God (via Dorothy)
keeper of the keys; pure
fairy queen (via Titania)
modern invented name; jay bird + lyn suffix
God has spoken (via Amariah)
hare's woodland clearing (via Harley)
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