Gentle

Q: What is the origin of Gentle?

Gentle is of English origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Gentle?

According to the latest SSA data, Gentle is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Gentle a boy name?

Gentle is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Well-born"

Gentle is an English word-based name derived from Latin gentilis concepts, historically associated with well-born or courteous character.

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Popularity History of Gentle

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Gentle did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

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Baby Name Lists That Include Gentle

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Gentle mean?

Gentle means "Well-born". Gentle is an English word-based name derived from Latin gentilis concepts, historically associated with well-born or cou

What is the origin of Gentle?

Gentle is of English origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Gentle?

According to the latest SSA data, Gentle is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Gentle a boy name?

Gentle is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Gentle?

Common nicknames can be formed by shortening or modifying the name. Check the Nicknames section above for specific suggestions.

What names are similar to Gentle?

There are many names similar to Gentle in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginEnglish, Latin

Syllables2

Length6 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withG

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Alton Al Ashley Addison Anson

Sisters

Arlene Addie Ashlee Ashleigh Audra

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