English Girl Names That Mean Gentleness
English girl names that mean gentleness draw the quality straight from Old English roots, borrowed virtue words, and one gentle bird taken whole.
Names146
OriginEnglish
MeaningGentleness
GenderGirl
On this list, gentleness rarely stays abstract. Mercy takes the word directly from Latin virtue vocabulary once favored by the Puritans. Dove skips translation altogether and borrows the bird itself, a longstanding symbol of peace. Mildred reaches back to Old English, where its two roots literally spell out 'gentle strength.'
Other names get there sideways. Rosalind and Rosalyn trace to Germanic elements meaning 'tender horse,' though centuries of hearing 'rose' in the name — helped along by Shakespeare's heroine — settled a softer, floral read in most parents' ears.
What English girl names that mean gentleness have in common
The list leans hard on one suffix family: Adelynn, Addilynn, and Roselyn all stack a noble or rose root onto the popular -lynn/-lyn ending, a modern English habit of building new names from familiar pieces rather than borrowing whole words. Allyson and Alyson do something similar with spelling, both reshaping Allison's 'noble kind' meaning around a distinctive -yson look.
Familiar versus unexpected picks on this list
Some names here read as instantly familiar — Mercy and Mildred both saw heavy Puritan-era or early-1900s use — while others feel quieter. Kaylin pairs the Gaelic caol, 'slender, gentle,' with the sound of the popular Kay- family. Lindy carries the same soft, tender sense, echoing the linden tree without naming it outright.
Names List
Danna#394 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Dana, from Daniel (God is my judge) or from the Old English ethnic name meaning one fPronounced DAN-ah▶Adelynn#447 in the U.S.Modern compound of Adel- (from Germanic 'adel' meaning noble) and -lynn (from Welsh 'llyn' meaning lake),Pronounced AD-uh-lin▶Mercy#867 in the U.S.From the Old French merci and Latin merces (reward, wages, pity), the English word mercy meaning compassiPronounced MER-see▶Rosalyn#888 in the U.S.Beautiful rose; English form of Rosalind, influenced by rosa (rose) though the Germanic root is hros (horPronounced ROZ-uh-lin▶Allyson#909 in the U.S.Noble kind; variant of Allison, from Alice (Germanic Adalheidis: adal noble + heid kind/type)Pronounced AL-ih-sun▶Roselyn#979 in the U.S.Variant of Rosalind or Roseline, combining Latin rosa meaning rose and the suffix -lind from Germanic linPronounced ROH-zuh-lin▶Alyson#1234 in the U.S.Noble kind; a spelling variant of Allison/Alison, from Germanic Adalheidis (adal: noble + heid: kind/typePronounced AL-ih-sun▶Addilynn#1385 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kindPronounced AD-ih-lin▶Kaylin#1429 in the U.S.Slender, gentle; from Gaelic caolPronounced KAY-lin▶Rosalind#1475 in the U.S.From Germanic 'hros' (horse) and 'lind' (soft, tender, flexible).Pronounced ROZ-uh-lind▶Dove#1625 in the U.S.From the English word 'dove' (the bird), a symbol of peace and gentleness.Pronounced DUV▶Lindy#1947 in the U.S.Soft, flexible, tenderPronounced LIHN-dee▶Mildred#2105 in the U.S.Gentle strengthPronounced MIHL-drihd▶Karis#2173 in the U.S.Grace, kindnessPronounced KAR-ees▶Unique#2207 in the U.S.Word name 'unique, one of a kind', from Latin unicus 'only, single'.Pronounced yoo-NEEK▶Dayla#2265 in the U.S.to draw water, gentle, delicatePronounced DAY-luh▶Adilyn#3009 in the U.S.Modern variant of Adeline, from the Germanic element adal meaning 'noble'; 'noble kind' or 'of noble birtPronounced AD-ih-lin▶Alysha#3324 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kind; variant of Alicia/Alisha, ultimately from Alice and Germanic AdalheidisPronounced ə-LEE-shə▶Favor#4488 in the U.S.From the word favor — Latin favor, 'goodwill, grace, approval' — divine favor and kindnessPronounced FAY-vər▶Breeze#4897 in the U.S.From the word breeze — a gentle wind; also 'easygoing, effortless'Pronounced BREEZ▶Myldred#5078 in the U.S.Myldred is a variant spelling of Mildred, from the Old English mild, 'gentle,' and thryth, 'strength' or Pronounced MIL-drid▶Earlee#5142 in the U.S.Earlee is a respelling of Early or Earlie, a soft feminine echo of the name Earl. Earl comes from the OldPronounced UR-lee▶Jentry#5196 in the U.S.J-spelling of Gentry — from Old French genterie, 'of gentle/noble birth; the landed gentry'Pronounced JEN-tree▶Nellene#5233 in the U.S.Nellene extends Nell, the old pet form of Eleanor, Ellen, and Helen, with the suffix -ene. Nell arose froPronounced nuh-LEEN▶Millee#5376 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Millie — a pet form of Mildred ('gentle strength') or Amelia/Camilla ('industrious'); rouPronounced MIL-ee▶Milli#5377 in the U.S.-i spelling of Millie — a pet form of Mildred ('gentle strength') or Amelia/Camilla ('industrious'); routPronounced MIL-ee▶Addi#5944 in the U.S.A pet form of Addison ('son of Adam') or Adelaide/Adeline ('noble kind', Germanic); routes layeredPronounced AD-ee▶Hildred#6063 in the U.S.Hildred comes from Old English roots — hild, 'battle,' joined to a second element such as raed, 'counsel'Pronounced HIL-dred▶Mili#6298 in the U.S.A pet form, variously of Milagros ('miracles', Spanish) and Mildred ('gentle strength', Old English); alsPronounced MEE-lee▶Kimla#6359 in the U.S.Kimla most likely joins the short name Kim with a soft -la ending. Kim began as a pet form of Kimberly, aPronounced KIM-luh▶Climmie#6379 in the U.S.Climmie reads as a homey pet form, most likely of Clementine or the short Clemmie, from the Latin clemensPronounced KLIM-ee▶Nyda#6748 in the U.S.Nyda reads most plausibly as a short form of Nydia, a literary name drawn from the Latin nidus, a nest, pPronounced NY-dah▶Lurine#7208 in the U.S.Lurine is a variant of Lurline or Lorene, soft '-ine' names that draw on Laura (from the Latin laurus, 'lPronounced luh-REEN▶Kade#7381 in the U.S.A spelling of Cade — from an English surname, variously 'round; lumpy', 'a cask/barrel', and 'gentle' (a Pronounced KAYD▶Fawne#7695 in the U.S.Fawne is a variant spelling of Fawn, the English word for a young deer, from the Old French faon. As a naPronounced FAWN▶Tammatha#8037 in the U.S.Tammatha reads as an ornate respelling in the Tabatha family, or as a blend of Tammy with an -atha endingPronounced tuh-MATH-uh▶Kynd#8186 in the U.S.A spelling of the English word kind, 'kind; gentle; caring; benevolent' (from Old English gecynde, 'naturPronounced KYND▶Maryalice#8231 in the U.S.An English compound of Mary ('beloved; of the sea; bitter', from Hebrew Miriam) and Alice ('noble; of nobPronounced MAIR-ee-AL-iss▶Verma#8250 in the U.S.Verma is best read as a variant of Verna or Velma, early-century American girls' names. Verna comes from Pronounced VUR-muh▶Arva#8512 in the U.S.Arva most plausibly draws on the Latin 'arvum,' meaning tilled field or pasture, giving a gentle earth-anPronounced AR-vuh▶Roslin#8872 in the U.S.Roslin is both a Scottish place name (the village of Roslin, home of Rosslyn Chapel) and a spelling of RoPronounced ROZ-lin▶Ellyson#9077 in the U.S.A spelling of Allison/Ellison — variously 'son of Ellis (Elias)' and a diminutive of the Germanic AdelaisPronounced EL-ih-sun▶Dema#9132 in the U.S.Dema reads as a spelling of Dima, an Arabic name meaning 'a lasting, gentle downpour of rain' (a blessingPronounced DEE-muh▶Noma#9184 in the U.S.Noma is most plausibly a clipped form of Naoma, an old spelling of Naomi, from Hebrew for 'pleasantness, Pronounced NOH-muh▶Mercie#9398 in the U.S.A spelling of Mercy, the virtue name — 'compassion; clemency; forgiveness' — from the Old French merci anPronounced MUR-see▶Gentri#9764 in the U.S.A spelling of Gentry — from the English word/surname, 'of gentle/noble birth; the landed gentry'Pronounced JEN-tree▶Panda#10489 in the U.S.Panda is the animal word used as a given name, chosen for the gentle, much-loved image of the panda bear.Pronounced PAN-duh▶Favour#10509 in the U.S.The English word favour ('grace; goodwill; kindness bestowed'), used as a virtue name — hugely popular inPronounced FAY-vur▶Giah#10519 in the U.S.A spelling of Gia (a short form of Gianna, 'God is gracious'), with an added -h. Also read simply as a swPronounced GEE-ah▶Halie#10533 in the U.S.A spelling read as a form of Hailey ('hay meadow'); it also matches the Greek Halie, a sea-nymph ('of thePronounced HAY-lee▶Heiley#10539 in the U.S.A modern respelling read as a form of Hailey/Hayley, from the Old English for 'hay meadow; hay clearing.'Pronounced HAY-lee▶Ivery#10569 in the U.S.A modern name read near Ivory ('the creamy-white tusk material; pure white') and Avery ('ruler of elves')Pronounced EYE-vur-ee▶Ivyonna#10571 in the U.S.A modern coinage extending Ivy (the evergreen climbing plant, symbol of 'faithfulness; fidelity') with a Pronounced eye-vee-ON-ah▶Memorie#10772 in the U.S.A respelling of the English word name Memory, 'remembrance; the faculty of recalling.' A modern virtue orPronounced MEM-uh-ree▶Memory#10773 in the U.S.The English word Memory used as a given name, 'remembrance; the faculty of recalling the past.' A word anPronounced MEM-uh-ree▶Meekah#10926 in the U.S.A modern phonetic respelling in the family of Mika, Micah and Mieka. Micah is a Hebrew name ('who is likePronounced MEE-kuh▶Alisyn#11118 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Allison/Alison, a medieval French pet form of Alice, from the Germanic adal, 'noblPronounced AL-ih-sin▶Caleigha#11266 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Caleigh/Kaylee, with an added -a. Kaylee blends Kay and Lee; Caleigh can trace to Pronounced KAY-lee-ah▶Oleda#11392 in the U.S.Oleda has no single documented root; it sits with Oleta and Oletha among early-century O- girls' names, mPronounced oh-LEE-duh▶Janita#11505 in the U.S.A diminutive elaboration of Jane/Juana (via the -ita ending), tracing to John, 'God is gracious.' It readPronounced juh-NEE-tuh▶Jentri#11524 in the U.S.A modern respelling of the English surname Gentry, 'people of gentle or noble birth; the landed gentry,' Pronounced JEN-tree▶Avriel#11550 in the U.S.Avriel reads as a soft form of Abriel or Gabriel, sharing the Hebrew element -el ('God'), and it also echPronounced AV-ree-el▶Joleah#11668 in the U.S.Joleah is a modern blend joining Jo, a short form of names like Joanna and Josephine, with Leah, the HebrPronounced JOH-lee-uh▶Merna#11756 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Myrna, from the Irish Muirne, 'beloved; tender; high-spirited.' A soft vintage namePronounced MER-nah▶Kileen#11791 in the U.S.Kileen reads as a spelling variant of Kaileen or Coleen, part of the wider Kathleen and Colleen family ofPronounced kigh-LEEN▶Meyah#11831 in the U.S.Meyah is a phonetic spelling of Miah, itself linked to Mia (a short form of Maria/Miriam), and it also chPronounced MY-uh▶Rosalynne#11912 in the U.S.A decorative spelling of Rosalyn/Rosalind, blending Rosa ('rose') with a -lyn ending; Rosalind itself traPronounced ROZ-uh-lin▶Rickelle#11913 in the U.S.Rickelle is a modern coinage that reshapes Rachelle or Richelle around the familiar Rick- sound. Those paPronounced rih-KEL▶Lil#11970 in the U.S.Lil is a clipped pet form of Lillian or Lily. Lily is the flower name, from the Latin lilium, long a symbPronounced LIL▶Solace#11976 in the U.S.An English word name, 'comfort; consolation; ease after grief,' from Latin solari ('to console'). A gentlPronounced SOL-iss▶Chassity#12387 in the U.S.A spelling of Chastity, an English virtue name from chastity, 'purity; moral cleanness.' A warm virtue naPronounced CHAS-ih-tee▶Cicely#12396 in the U.S.An English form of Cecilia, from the Roman family name Caecilius (from caecus, 'blind'). Also the name ofPronounced SIS-uh-lee▶Kenniya#12421 in the U.S.Kenniya is a modern invented American name, joining the Ken- opening with the popular -niya ending of AniPronounced KEN-ee-uh▶Faline#12550 in the U.S.A name best known from Faline, the young doe in Disney's Bambi; the word echoes Latin felinus ('cat-like,Pronounced fuh-LEEN▶Gracious#12577 in the U.S.A virtue word name from 'gracious' ('kind, courteous, merciful, full of grace'), ultimately from Latin grPronounced GRAY-shus▶Heart#12605 in the U.S.A word name from the English 'heart,' the organ long taken as the seat of love, feeling, and courage. A rPronounced HART▶Julina#12703 in the U.S.Julina is an elaborated form of Julia, from the Roman family name Julius, often glossed 'youthful' or 'doPronounced joo-LEE-nuh▶Kearie#12749 in the U.S.Kearie is a modern coinage, likely a soft -ie form of Keara or Kiera (from Irish Ciar, 'dark-haired'). ItPronounced KEER-ee▶Caylah#12755 in the U.S.Caylah is a C-spelled, h-tailed form of Kayla, a name that rose in the late twentieth century. Kayla is uPronounced KAY-luh▶Kind#12780 in the U.S.Kind is a rare virtue and word name taken straight from the English adjective 'kind' — gentle, caring, coPronounced KYND▶Laini#12823 in the U.S.A given name often connected to the Swahili word laini ('soft; gentle; smooth'). It also functions as a mPronounced LAY-nee▶Mindee#12865 in the U.S.Mindee is an -ee spelling of Mindy, the pet form of Melinda. Melinda joins Greek 'melos'/Latin 'mel', linPronounced MIN-dee▶Lynna#12890 in the U.S.An elaboration of Lynn, from Welsh llyn, 'lake', with a soft -a ending; also read as a short form of namePronounced LIN-uh▶Mellow#13007 in the U.S.Mellow is the English word 'mellow' ('soft, relaxed, gentle') used as a name. A laid-back, modern word-naPronounced MEL-oh▶Rosalene#13152 in the U.S.A spelling in the Rosaline/Rosalind/Rosalyn family. Behind them sit Germanic hros, 'horse', and lind, 'soPronounced ROH-zuh-leen▶Aftan#13180 in the U.S.Aftan is a variant spelling of Afton, which comes from a river and place name in Scotland. The name enterPronounced AF-tuhn▶Lashana#13229 in the U.S.Lashana is a coined African American name that joins the fashionable La- prefix to Shana, a name from thePronounced luh-SHAH-nuh▶Stellamae#13260 in the U.S.Stellamae is an American double name written as one word: Stella, Latin for 'star,' joined to Mae, a shorPronounced STEL-uh-may▶Raenell#13317 in the U.S.Raenell joins Rae to Nell. Rae is a short form of Rachel, the Hebrew for 'ewe,' a gentle pastoral image; Pronounced ray-NELL▶Willoh#13345 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Willow — the English nature name for the slender, water-loving tree (Old English wPronounced WIL-oh▶Winola#13347 in the U.S.Usually explained as a Germanic name from the element wine, 'friend' — glossed 'charming friend' or 'gracPronounced wih-NOH-luh▶Sevina#13362 in the U.S.A modern coinage with no documented root, sitting close in sound to Sabina and Savina. Here it reads as aPronounced seh-VEE-nuh▶Acasia#13443 in the U.S.A spelling of Acacia, the thorny flowering tree, from Greek akakia. The Greek word is also linked to akakPronounced uh-KAY-zhuh▶Alicea#13521 in the U.S.Alicea is a spelling of Alicia, the Latinized form of Alice — from Old French Aalis, a contraction of GerPronounced uh-LEE-shuh▶Cade#13739 in the U.S.From the English surname Cade, variously explained as a nickname from a word for a cask or barrel (hence Pronounced KAYD▶Clemmie#13861 in the U.S.Clemmie is an affectionate short form of Clementine or Clemence, both from the Latin clemens, meaning 'miPronounced KLEM-ee▶Elky#13927 in the U.S.Most likely a spelling of the Yiddish name Elke/Elka, a pet form usually traced to Adelheid ('noble kind'Pronounced EL-kee▶Evalene#13964 in the U.S.A vintage American elaboration of Eva — from Hebrew Chavah, 'life' — with the -lene ending, or a softenedPronounced EV-uh-leen▶Flower#13995 in the U.S.The English word flower used straight as a given name, from Latin flos, floris by way of Old French flourPronounced FLOW-ur▶Charish#14169 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing the word 'cherish' ('to hold dear') and the Greek Charis ('grace; kindness'). AsPronounced CHAR-ish▶Cheryle#14180 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Cheryl, a modern English name that arose in the 20th century, generally explained aPronounced SHER-il▶Joyann#14231 in the U.S.A mid-century American blend of Joy ('gladness; delight,' from Latin gaudia) and Ann (from Hebrew Hannah,Pronounced joy-AN▶Kalesia#14260 in the U.S.A modern American coinage joining the Ka- prefix to an -esia ending of the kind found in Alesia and KelsePronounced kuh-LEE-see-uh▶Kalice#14262 in the U.S.A modern coinage that reads most naturally as the Ka- prefix joined to Alice (from Germanic Adalheidis, 'Pronounced KAL-iss▶Kaniyla#14286 in the U.S.A modern American coinage joining the Ka- prefix to an -iyla ending of the kind heard in Kayla and Layla Pronounced kuh-NEE-luh▶Kaymani#14304 in the U.S.A modern American coinage joining the Kay- prefix to a -mani ending of the kind heard in Amani and Imani.Pronounced kay-MAH-nee▶Kindness#14331 in the U.S.The English word Kindness used as a name -- the quality of being warm, gentle, and caring. A modern virtuPronounced KIND-nus▶Layann#14436 in the U.S.May represent the Arabic Layan (Lain), 'softness, tenderness, a gentle and easy life'. In English-speakinPronounced LAY-an▶Lincy#14472 in the U.S.Most plausibly a spelling of Linsey or a pet form of Linda (from Germanic elements, often read as 'soft, Pronounced LIN-see▶Maurine#14503 in the U.S.Maurine is a spelling of Maureen, an Irish pet form of Mary (Mhairi/Maire), ultimately from the Hebrew MiPronounced maw-REEN▶Raeana#14715 in the U.S.Raeana joins Rae, a short form of Rachel (Hebrew for 'ewe', a gentle emblem of the flock), to Ana, from HPronounced ray-AN-uh▶Rozalynn#14835 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Rosalyn/Rosalind - from Germanic 'gentle horse' (hros + lind) and read by folk etyPronounced ROZ-uh-lin▶Rosalyna#14885 in the U.S.A modern elaboration in the Rosalina/Rosalind family. Rosalind is Germanic in root — often read as 'gentlPronounced roh-zuh-LEE-nuh▶Jaleisa#14886 in the U.S.Jaleisa joins the popular Ja- prefix with a -leisa ending, close in sound to Aleisha and Lisa. It reads aPronounced juh-LEE-suh▶Rubyann#14891 in the U.S.A double name written as one: Ruby, from Latin rubeus, 'red' — the gemstone — plus Ann, from Hebrew HannaPronounced ROO-bee-an▶Farron#14917 in the U.S.Farron is used here as a girl's name drawn from an English surname, itself from the Old French 'ferrant',Pronounced FAIR-uhn▶Rache#15257 in the U.S.Rache is a short form of Rachel, from the Hebrew Rachel, 'ewe' or 'female sheep,' a gentle pastoral imagePronounced RAYCH▶Alinda#15288 in the U.S.Alinda reads as a variant of Belinda or an elaboration of Linda. Linda comes from the Spanish for 'prettyPronounced uh-LIN-duh▶Ahmia#15360 in the U.S.Ahmia is a contemporary coinage that adds an Ah- opening to Mia, the popular short form of Maria and AmelPronounced AH-mee-uh▶Caress#15457 in the U.S.Caress is a word-name taken straight from caress, 'a gentle, affectionate touch,' from the French caressePronounced kuh-RES▶Eimi#15827 in the U.S.A Japanese name whose meaning depends on the written characters (kanji), so it cannot be fixed from the rPronounced AY-mee▶Edaline#15958 in the U.S.A variant of Adeline, a French diminutive of Germanic Adela, 'noble.' Vintage and gentle, in the Adeline/Pronounced ED-uh-line▶Cheyla#16197 in the U.S.Cheyla is a modern American coinage whose sound sits close to Sheila and Kayla. It was built for its gentPronounced SHAY-luh▶Jaylise#16331 in the U.S.A modern coinage with no documented etymology. It joins the Jay- opening to an -lise ending of the kind hPronounced jay-LEESS▶Karisa#16385 in the U.S.Karisa is a single-s, K- spelling of Carissa, a name usually traced to Greek charis, 'grace', or Latin caPronounced kuh-RIS-uh▶Laiyana#16547 in the U.S.A modern coinage built from the Lai- opening seen in Laila and Laiyah plus the -ana ending. It sits near Pronounced ly-AH-nuh▶Leeanne#16586 in the U.S.Leeanne is a compound name of the kind English-speaking families made freely in the twentieth century: LePronounced lee-AN▶Lorina#16649 in the U.S.A form of Lora/Laura ('the laurel; bay tree,' a sign of victory) extended with the Latinate diminutive -iPronounced luh-REE-nuh▶Lilliona#16694 in the U.S.Lilliona is an elaborated form of Lillian, which grew from Lily. The lily flower's name comes from the LaPronounced lil-ee-OH-nuh▶Marnee#16765 in the U.S.Marnee is a respelling of Marnie, itself a Scottish and English short form most often traced to Marina orPronounced MAR-nee▶Minda#16811 in the U.S.Minda is a pet form of Melinda or Belinda — and a cousin of Linda — names ending in the element '-linda',Pronounced MIN-duh▶Melynda#16856 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Melinda, an eighteenth-century coinage often read as 'gentle,' with a -linda endingPronounced mah-LIN-dah▶Lilyian#16996 in the U.S.Lilyian is a spelling of Lilian that folds the flower Lily plainly into the name. Lilian grows from Lily,Pronounced LIL-ee-un▶Chasey#17101 in the U.S.Chasey is a soft, -ey pet form of Chase, an English surname and given name from a word for 'to hunt' or 'Pronounced CHAY-see▶Sharia#17143 in the U.S.Sharia is a girls' name built on the popular Sha- sound-family, closely tied to Sharai and Shariah and ecPronounced shuh-REE-uh▶Roselynne#17144 in the U.S.An ornate spelling of Roselyn/Rosalyn, joining rose (the flower, from Latin rosa) to the -lynn ending, whPronounced ROHZ-uh-lin▶Salice#17194 in the U.S.Salice is best read either as a soft variant of Alice, from the Germanic Adalheidis, 'noble kind,' or as Pronounced SAL-iss▶Roz#17291 in the U.S.A short, one-beat form of Rosalind (Germanic, 'tender horse' or, by folk link, 'beautiful rose') or of RoPronounced ROZ▶Shalia#17304 in the U.S.Shalia is an invented name joining the popular Sha- opening to a soft -lia ending, close in sound to ShalPronounced shuh-LEE-uh▶Shaylan#17318 in the U.S.Shaylan joins the Shay- sound, familiar from the Irish name Shea, with an -lan ending, close to Shaylin. Pronounced SHAY-luhn▶Verily#17422 in the U.S.From the English word 'verily,' 'truly; certainly; in truth' (from the Latin verus, 'true'). A gentle, olPronounced VER-ih-lee▶Shadonna#17480 in the U.S.Shadonna is a coined American name pairing the fashionable Sha- prefix with Donna, the Italian word for 'Pronounced shuh-DON-uh▶Raysha#17783 in the U.S.Raysha is a coined name joining a Ray- opening with a soft -sha ending, in the family of Aisha, Rasha, anPronounced RAY-shuh▶Noralie#18514 in the U.S.A modern name built on Nora (from Honora, 'honor,' or Eleanor, 'light') with a soft -lie ending, akin to Pronounced NOR-uh-lee▶AnnhienA compound of Ann ('grace; favor') with the Vietnamese Hien ('gentle; wise; virtuous'), joined as one namPronounced AN-hyen▶MilliejoA written-as-one compound of Millie (a pet form of Mildred/Millicent, 'gentle strength' / 'work') and Jo Pronounced MIL-ee-joh▶
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Frequently Asked
What does it mean when a girl's name means gentleness?
It usually points to a soft or tender quality built into the name's root words — like Mildred, an Old English compound that literally translates to 'gentle strength,' rather than a modern nickname or trend.
Is Mercy a religious name?
Mercy is a Latin-rooted virtue name, one of several English 'virtue names' the Puritans favored for their plain, moral meanings. It has scriptural weight, but plenty of parents choose it simply for the meaning: compassion and grace.