Whimsical names have a lightness to them — a fairy-tale quality without being unliveable. Pippa, Rafferty, Lark, Caspian. They suit some personalities better than others. Know your audience.
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one who sails, seafarer
ray of light, illuminating
symbol of enduring affection and daily remembrance
noble maiden, royal woman
victorious protection (Sigmund root)
related to Thor (thunder)
parched, dry
words of a song
sacred scripture
story, narrative
she who brings happiness
youth, vitality
bird (from Germanic Avila)
orchid (Cattleya genus)
noble, adorned + lake/waterfall
renewal, life-giving water (symbolic)
soaring vessel, sky wanderer (symbolic)
wished-for child
beautiful
honorable conduct
precious gem, treasure
heavenly (via -lani suffix)
gift of God
deer-friend, divine spear
cypress tree
ember (glowing fire)
flax, flaxen-haired
noble elder
a day's travel, adventure
boar meadow, wild boar clearing
deer meadow clearing
diminutive of Isaiah (Yeshaya)
god of war
star
modern invention combining Ana + Nyla
little violet, purple flower
joyful hill (from Wynn + hlaw)
tender horse
dream, vision
shelter, sanctuary
prophet, seer
beloved, precious
a day's travel, voyage
famous warrior with brightness
birthday, birth
rose and lake
beautiful
immortal, divine ruler
heavenly garland, royal child
sounding together
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