Names That Mean Tender

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

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.

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.

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

As an Arabic name, Leen is a relative of Layan and Lina, and is one of the most popular girl names in the Arab world. Meaning "soft, tender, delicate", it is a gentle choice that works across multiple languages. Leen may also be used as an Estonian and Dutch short form of Heleene and Heleen.