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Derived from Germanic elements meaning 'whole' or 'universal' combined with 'soft' or 'tender'; it signifies a person who is 'universally gentle.' This name belongs to a soul who is expansive in their love and brings a calming, harmonious presence to those around them, radiating a natural grace that is both powerful and kind.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,042 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1972 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1970 |
| Most recent | 2022 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Comeback name | No |
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