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Soft & gentle

Gentle sounds, tender meanings

9 names

Scottish

Maisie

Pearl, through Mairead

Familiar
French · Breton

Maël

Prince; chieftain; lord

Uncommon
French · Breton

Maëlle

Prince; chief

Uncommon
Welsh

Mabon

Great son

Rare gem
Thai · Welsh

Mali

Flower or jasmine in Thai; Welsh form of Mari

Rare gem
Breton

Malo

Bright pledge

Rare gem
Scottish Gaelic

Marsali

Variant of Marsaili, related to Marcella or Marjorie

Rare gem
Scottish Gaelic

Mhairi

Form of Màiri; ultimate meaning uncertain

Rare gem
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Ava’s feed on a pink page: Sienna, an Italian name meaning “from Siena; a reddish-brown color”, with its pronunciation, story and Love and Share buttons.
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