Gentle

Gentle Meaning & Origin

About Gentle
The name "Gentle" is an English word that is used as a given name. It derives from the Middle English word "gentil," which means kind, courteous, or well-born. As a name, "Gentle" signifies someone who possesses a gentle and kind nature, displaying qualities of tenderness, compassion, and consideration towards others. It reflects a person who is known for their soft-spoken demeanor, peacefulness, and a gentle approach to life and relationships.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gentle are male.

Gentle Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JNTL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G05340
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 N T AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈʤɛnəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JNTL', 'KNTL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gentle in Braille

Here's how to represent Gentle in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Gentle in braille

How to Spell the Name Gentle in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Gentle using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gentle in sign language

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