Names That Mean Tender

This pretty, succinct Arabic name is also commonly used as a nickname for names like Carolina.

An interesting and rhythmic name often heard in the Native American community; in fact,in the Gold Rush era in California and Nevada, it was so common that it became a generic English term for a Native American woman.

In Greek mythology, Amalthea is the name of a goat (or, sometimes, a goat-keeping nymph) who nursed the infant Zeus and protected him from his murderous father, Cronus. Thanks to the goat’s protection and nourishment, Zeus grew up to overthrow Cronus.

Leen, a relative of Layan, is one of the most popular girls' names in the Arab world.

This old name with the great meaning may still be a bit clunky for modern usage.