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Names meaning "gentle" appear across multiple cultural traditions — from ancient Hebrew and Greek to modern English coinages. Each carries this meaning in a distinct cultural context.

Names meaning "gentle" — key facts

  • 246 names contain the meaning "gentle"
  • 174 gender-specific names, plus 25 gender-neutral
  • Names meaning "gentle" appear in Hebrew, Latin, Greek, Arabic, and Sanskrit traditions
  • Meaning-based name searches have grown 45% year-over-year as parents seek intentional names

Girl Names Meaning "Gentle"

167 girl names with this meaning

#288
American
A name that refers to a 'calm sea' or 'gentle breeze'.
#549
Japan
a name often associated with 'delicate' or 'gentle'
#555
Arabic
gentle; delicate; soft
#562
English
merciful, gentle
#566
Vietnam
Feminine, gentle
#573
American
soft, gentle
#598
American
the property of being gentle or mild
#625
Spanish
A name of uncertain origin but often associated with delicate or gentle nature.
#626
American
a variant of Damiya, meaning timid or gentle
#631
Japan
優子 (Yūko) meaning 'gentle' or 'superior' coupled with 'child'
#636
Mexico
Probably a variant of the name Vianney, meaning 'the one who is kind and gentle'.
#640
American
A variant of the name Tamisha, possibly related to the word 'tame' and associated with a gentle spirit.
#654
Greece
delicate, gentle
#656
English
gentle strength
#682
American
a gentle and wise woman
#719
Japan
優しい美しさ (Yasashii Utsukushisa) - Gentle Beauty
#735
American
A light, a gentle flame.
#742
American
Symbolizes softness and quiet or gentle communication.
#754
Arabic
gentle, soft
#758
Japanese
to be gentle or to be reasoned
#769
Latvia
to be soft or gentle
#781
Israel
Deer, gentle
#789
Vietnam
a name often associated with a person who is gentle and kind.
#792
Arabic
The one who is kind and gentle
#800
Arabic↑ Rising
gentle, slender
#822
Spanish
balmy, gentle
#831
Arabic↑ Rising
delicate, soft, gentle
#855
Thailand
lady; gentlewoman; woman
#857
American
Variant of Melinda, possibly meaning 'sweet' or 'gentle'
#886
Ireland
gentle; beautiful
#900
English
Noble, kind, and gentle
#905
Arabic
delicate, gentle
#914
Turkey
A gentle, delicate, or beautiful woman.
#952
Lithuania
gentle, kind
#952
Japanese↑ Rising
The reason, to be gentle.
#966
American
a modern form of the names Jennifer and Lynn, often interpreted to mean 'fair one' or 'gentle'
#970
American
A name thought to relate to harmony and gentle nature.
#971
Vietnam
a name commonly associated with a soft, gentle person, often translated as silky or soft
#1018
American
Merciful, gentle
#1025
Arabic
gentle, kind, or delicate.
#1078
Central Asia
a gentle person
#1079
American
gentle, compassionate
#1090
USA
To be gentle or calm
#1101
American
to be soft, gentle
#1131
English
gentle or mild
#1155
Vietnam
Means 'a gentle and graceful woman'.
#1183
American
a blend of mist and dawn, representing a gentle beginning or soft light
#1201
American
gentle, soft
#1274
Italy
derived from 'Clementia', meaning 'mercy' or 'gentleness'
#1302
American
A name possibly derived from gentle or tree
#1303
English
Variant of 'fawn', referring to a young deer and symbolic of gentleness and innocence.
#1313
American
soft, gentle wind
#1328
American
The light of the moon, a gentle radiance
#1382
Spanish
a noble person, variety of the name Alitzel meaning 'gentle' or 'beloved'
#1414
American
Combination of Terry and Juana, likely implying 'gentle' or 'young'
#1426
England
gentle strength
#1437
Greece
A gentle or calf.
#1442
Latin
Derived from the Spanish word for 'meek, gentle'.
#1477
Arabic
The gentle one
#1506
Finland
A name with unclear origins but linked to nature and gentleness
#1518
Mexico↑ Rising
Derived from the name 'Aritza', meaning 'noble' or 'gentle'.
#1524
American
Tamer, gentle
#1553
Arabic
delicate, gentle, kind
#1566
French
merciful, gentle
#1571
Spanish
merciful, gentle — from Clement
#1574
Latin
merciful, gentle
#1575
French
merciful, gentle — from Clement
#1594
Arabic
Gentle, kind, delicate
#1597
French
sweet, gentle
#1597
Arabic
gentle, kind, and compassionate
#1602
Modern coinage
half, gentle — from Demi
#1609
Arabic
gentle, mild — from Halima
#1610
Arabic
gentle, kind, and nurturing
#1611
Arabic
gentle, kind
#1638
American
female deer; a gentle and kind person
#1644
Spanish
Gentle, Peaceful
#1649
Japan
a woman who is gentle and kind
#1666
American
derived from Kevin, meaning kind, gentle.
#1680
French
merciful, gentle
#1681
French
merciful, gentle — from Clément
#1688
Germanic
bright, gentle — from Birgit
#1711
American
Derived from Rachel, meaning 'ewe' or 'female sheep', symbolizing gentleness.
#1717
American
delicate, weak or gentle
#1717
American
soft, gentle
#1719
France
gentle
#1724
Spanish
docile, gentle
#1725
Irish
gentle, beautiful — from Caoimhe
#1728
Irish
slender, fair, and gentle
#1731
Irish
gentle, beautiful
#1737
Irish
gentle, peaceful
#1749
Slavic
soft, gentle
#1791
Spanish
tame, gentle
#1797
American
An elaboration of the name 'Damaris', meaning 'a gentle girl'
#1807
English
Beautiful or gentle
#1812
Finland
gentle, meek, quiet
#1833
French
gentle, kind, or nice
#1836
Albanian
the one who is gentle
#1838
Russia
Gentle, soft
#1847
English
Gentle or soft
#1854
Arabic
gentle, soft
#1858
Germanic
Gentle; quiet
#1861
American
A name of unknown origin, but often associated with purity and gentleness.
#1878
American
Slender, fair, or gentle
#1902
Arabic
gentle, mild, patient, generous
#1919
Turkish
delicate, gentle
#1922
Irish
gentle, beautiful — from Caoimhe
#1936
American
Gentle dew from God
#1942
Arabic
gentle
#1949
Ireland
gentle, beautiful
#1973
English↑ Rising
gentle strength
#1979
Russia
the one who is gentle
#2507
Arabic
a breeze or a gentle wind
#2987
Saudi Arabia↑ Rising
delicate, soft, gentle
#4110
American
soft and gentle
#4871
English↑ Rising
gentle or well-born
#5005
Chinese
Quiet or gentle; can also imply serene.
#5275
Ireland↑ Rising
Gentleness, Beauty, or Grace
#5348
American↑ Rising
Millee is likely a variation of the name Millie, which is derived from names like Mildred or Millicent, meaning 'gentle
#5468
Arab Countries↑ Rising
gentle, mild, tolerant
#5790
Arabic
Meaning 'gentle', 'forbearing', or 'patient'.

Boy Names Meaning "Gentle"

54 boy names with this meaning

#647
Ireland
handsome, gentle, or beloved
#811
American
A variant of Damara, meaning 'gentle'.
#816
French
Derived from Damaris, meaning 'gentle' or 'calf'
#818
American
Handsome, gentle
#870
American
gentle strength
#911
Japanese
a boy who is excellent or a gentleman
#1074
English
the gentle one
#1119
Japan
gentleness, superiority
#1181
South Korea
Gentle, Soft
#1259
France
the merciful, gentle
#1270
Vietnam
peaceful, gentle
#1344
Arabic
the gentle one
#1371
Ireland
Gentle birth
#1398
Wales
graceful, gentle
#1416
Slavic countries
the person who is soft, gentle
#1538
Philippines
Of the breeze, related to softness and gentleness.
#1552
Ireland
Handsome, gentle or beautiful
#1576
Italian
merciful, gentle — from Clement
#1606
Vietnam
to be kind or gentle; close friend
#1661
American
A derivative of the Old English 'Milde' meaning 'mild' or 'gentle'
#1679
French
merciful, gentle
#1699
Vietnam
Gentle, peaceful
#1733
Irish
gentle, kind, and handsome
#1735
Irish
gentle, kind, and peaceful
#1736
American
gentle
#1737
Irish
gentle, kind, and handsome
#1752
Wales
One who is gentle.
#1758
Arabic
Gentle
#1890
American
Gentle, tender
#1987
USA
Merciful, gentle
#1989
Latin
Derived from 'clemens', meaning 'merciful' or 'gentle'.
#4441
American↑ Rising
Free landholder, or one who is a gentleman
#4689
American
A variant of 'Tame' or 'Taim' meaning gentle or to tame
#5129
American↑ Rising
Gentle
#5385
Arabic↑ Rising
One who is easygoing or someone who has a gentle disposition
#6006
American↑ Rising
Gentle, kind
#7613
Arabic
The soft, gentle one
#7969
American↑ Rising
A modern derivative of Kevin, meaning 'handsome' or 'gentle'.
#8447
Germanic↑ Rising
mild, gentle
#8485
Arabic↑ Rising
Gentle, kind, mild
#8844
American↑ Rising
Variant of Taevion, which is derived from the name Tavis or Tevin, possibly meaning 'beautiful' or 'gentle'.
#9061
English↑ Rising
from 'Caemhghin' - 'handsome and gentle'
#9174
Turkey↑ Rising
A gentleman or a nobleman.
#9711
Arabic↑ Rising
Gentle and soft
Ireland
Derived from 'Caoimhín', meaning 'handsome, gentle, and kind'.
Arabic
Gentle, mild, patient
Arabic
kind, gentle, subtle, pleasant
Arabic
the one who is gentle and understanding
Belgium
man, gentleman
English
Handsome, gentle
Greece
A variant of Malaka, meaning 'soft' or 'gentle'.
English
Humble or gentle
Japan
優輝 (gentle brightness)
American
A noble man, a gentleman.

Unisex Names Meaning "Gentle"

25 gender-neutral names with this meaning

#791
English
gentle, merciful
#1131
Vietnam
peaceful, gentle
#1292
Vietnam
The name Hien can mean 'gentle', 'peaceful', or 'kind'.
#1553
India
One who is wise and gentle
#1572
Latin
merciful, gentle — from Clement
#1573
Italian
merciful, gentle — from Clement
#1577
Latin
merciful, gentle
#1578
Latin
merciful, gentle
#1580
Irish
Descendant of Caoin (gentle)
#1613
Arabic
gentle, kind-hearted
#1656
Portuguese
kind, gentle
#1703
American
A modern, trendy name meaning 'gentle wind'.
#1730
Irish
gentle, kind
#1732
Irish
gentle, kind, and beloved
#1734
Irish
gentle, kind — from Caoimhín
#1736
Irish
gentle, kind, or noble
#1742
Irish
gentle, kind, or calm
#1819
Tamil
one who is kind and gentle
#1969
Arabic
the one who is gentle
#5264
USA
A light wind or gentle breath of air
#6137
Vietnam↑ Rising
peaceful, calm, gentle; or comforting
American
soft, gentle
American
Derived from a combination of 'Zephyr', meaning a gentle breeze, and 'Lyn', a suffix often associated with water.
American
calm, gentle, and relaxed in nature
English↑ Rising
A formation of water; a gentle movement

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