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Soft & gentle

Gentle sounds, tender meanings

10 names

Irish · English

Callan

From the surname Ó Cathaláin

FamiliarRising
English · Irish

Casey

From Cathassach, meaning vigilant

Familiar
Irish · Italian

Cara

Friend in Irish; beloved in Italian

Uncommon
Irish

Ciara

Dark; black

Uncommon
English · Irish

Colleen

Girl

Uncommon
Irish

Caoimhe

Dear; beloved; gentle

Rare gem
Irish

Caolán

Little slender one

Rare gem
Irish

Clodagh

From the River Clodiagh

Rare gem
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