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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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