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Soft & gentle

Gentle sounds, tender meanings

12 names

Italian · Greek

Alessio

Defender; helper

Familiar
Greek

Dorian

Possibly inspired by the Dorian people

Familiar
Greek

Evander

Good man; a separate Scottish route also exists

Familiar
Italian · Greek

Nico

Victory of the people, when short for Nicholas

FamiliarRising
Spanish · Greek

Alejo

Defender; helper

Rare gem
French · Greek

Basile

Royal; kingly

Rare gem
French · Greek

Bastien

From Sebaste, through Sébastien

Rare gem
Italian · Greek

Enea

Praise

Rare gem
French · Greek

Étienne

Crown; wreath

Rare gem
French · Greek

Timéo

Honor

Rare gem
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