Gentry

Gentry Meaning & Origin

About Gentry
The name Gentry is of English origin and is derived from the word "gentleman." It is a surname that was originally used to denote someone of noble or high social status. As a given name, Gentry carries the connotation of refinement, elegance, and sophistication. It is often associated with individuals who possess qualities of grace, charm, and class.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Gentry is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 52.33% and females 47.67%, based on recent birth statistics.

Gentry Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.50% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
JNTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G05360
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH EH1 N T R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ΛˆΚ€Ι›ntri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('JNTR', 'KNTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G536

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gentry in Braille

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

The name Gentry in braille

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

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

The name Gentry in sign language

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