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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

  • 203 names contain the meaning "gentle"
  • 161 gender-specific names, plus 28 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"

134 girl names with this meaning

#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
#604
American
noble, gentle
#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
#822
Spanish
balmy, gentle
#855
Thailand
lady; gentlewoman; woman
#857
American
Variant of Melinda, possibly meaning 'sweet' or 'gentle'
#875
Spanish↑ Rising
a noble person, variety of the name Alitzel meaning 'gentle' or 'beloved'
#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
#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
#1025
Arabic
gentle, kind, or delicate.
#1071
Arabic↑ Rising
delicate, soft, gentle
#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
#1207
Japanese↑ Rising
The reason, to be gentle.
#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
#1414
American
Combination of Terry and Juana, likely implying 'gentle' or 'young'
#1426
England
gentle strength
#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
#1524
American
Tamer, gentle
#1553
Arabic
delicate, gentle, kind
#1594
Arabic
Gentle, kind, delicate
#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.
#1676
India
meaning 'soft' or 'delicate', often associated with gentleness.
#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
#1775
American↑ Rising
soft and gentle
#1797
American
An elaboration of the name 'Damaris', meaning 'a gentle girl'
#1807
English
Beautiful or gentle
#1812
Finland
gentle, meek, quiet
#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.
#1936
American
Gentle dew from God
#1942
Arabic
gentle
#1949
Ireland
gentle, beautiful
#1979
Russia
the one who is gentle
#1994
England
Gentle strength
#2006
Arabic↑ Rising
gentle, mild, patient, generous
#2150
Arabic↑ Rising
a breeze or a gentle wind
#3258
Saudi Arabia↑ Rising
delicate, soft, gentle
#4773
Chinese
Quiet or gentle; can also imply serene.
#5313
Ireland
gentle, beautiful, or radiant
#5620
Arabic↑ Rising
Meaning 'gentle', 'forbearing', or 'patient'.
#5672
American↑ Rising
Millee is likely a variation of the name Millie, which is derived from names like Mildred or Millicent, meaning 'gentle
#6501
Arab Countries↑ Rising
gentle, mild, tolerant
#6649
English↑ Rising
gentle or well-born
#7279
Mexico↑ Rising
Derived from the name 'Aritza', meaning 'noble' or 'gentle'.
#7666
Arabic↑ Rising
one who is kind and gentle
#7854
Arabic↑ Rising
gentle, delicate
#8128
Spain
Briza refers to a gentle breeze.
#8154
Greek↑ Rising
gentle
#8809
American↑ Rising
Soft, gentle
#9236
Spanish
A gentle breeze
#9428
Hebrew
A delicate or gentle spirit.
English↑ Rising
Gentle
Arabic↑ Rising
gentle breeze
Hawaiian
the sea is a gentle breeze
American
the gentle one or the one who is kind and caring.
Arabic↑ Rising
a gentle woman
Arabic↑ Rising
A soft, sweet scent; a gentle breeze
American↑ Rising
Delicate, gentle
Ireland
Gentleness, Beauty, or Grace
American↑ Rising
A modern invented name, often associated with a sweet and gentle nature.
Turkey
gentle, mild
West Africa↑ Rising
gentle, kind
American↑ Rising
Calm or gentle breeze
American
Of the zephyr or gentle breeze
Arabic
delicate, tender, who is gentle
American
Derived from the Hebrew name Damaris, meaning 'little female deer' or 'gentle.'
Spanish↑ Rising
Derived from the name Idalina, meaning 'the one who has a gentle nature'
American↑ Rising
A combination of 'Millie' and 'Ann', meaning 'gentle strength' and 'grace' respectively
Hawaii
gentle, calm
Vietnam
Gentle, soft
English↑ Rising
gracious, gentle

Boy Names Meaning "Gentle"

41 boy names with this meaning

#647
Ireland
handsome, gentle, or beloved
#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
#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
#1606
Vietnam
to be kind or gentle; close friend
#1661
American
A derivative of the Old English 'Milde' meaning 'mild' or 'gentle'
#1736
American
gentle
#1752
Wales
One who is gentle.
#1758
Arabic
Gentle
#1890
American
Gentle, tender
#1989
Latin
Derived from 'clemens', meaning 'merciful' or 'gentle'.
#3695
American↑ Rising
A variant of 'Tame' or 'Taim' meaning gentle or to tame
#4200
Arabic
The soft, gentle one
#5364
American↑ Rising
Gentle
#6719
Ireland↑ Rising
Derived from 'Caoimhín', meaning 'handsome, gentle, and kind'.
#6871
Arabic
One who is easygoing or someone who has a gentle disposition
#7249
American
Variant of Taevion, which is derived from the name Tavis or Tevin, possibly meaning 'beautiful' or 'gentle'.
#7908
Arabic↑ Rising
Gentle, kind, mild
#8367
English
from 'Caemhghin' - 'handsome and gentle'
#8603
American
A modern derivative of Kevin, meaning 'handsome' or 'gentle'.
Arabic
Gentle, mild, patient
English↑ Rising
Humble or gentle
Arabic↑ Rising
Gentle and soft
Arabic
kind, gentle, subtle, pleasant
Germanic
mild, gentle
Arabic
the one who is gentle and understanding
Belgium
man, gentleman
Turkey
A gentleman or a nobleman.
English
Handsome, gentle
American
A noble man, a gentleman.

Unisex Names Meaning "Gentle"

28 gender-neutral names with this meaning

#271
American↑ Rising
A name that refers to a 'calm sea' or 'gentle breeze'.
#515
English
gentle strength
#580
India
Peaceful, gentle, auspicious
#587
American
gentle
#676
Vietnam
The one who is gentle or peaceful
#791
English
gentle, merciful
#811
American
A variant of Damara, meaning 'gentle'.
#900
Arabic↑ Rising
gentle, slender
#1018
American
Merciful, gentle
#1131
Vietnam
peaceful, gentle
#1200
Greece
A variant of Malaka, meaning 'soft' or 'gentle'.
#1270
Vietnam
peaceful, gentle
#1292
Vietnam
The name Hien can mean 'gentle', 'peaceful', or 'kind'.
#1402
Japan
優輝 (gentle brightness)
#1553
India
One who is wise and gentle
#1580
Irish
Descendant of Caoin (gentle)
#1699
Vietnam
Gentle, peaceful
#1703
American
A modern, trendy name meaning 'gentle wind'.
#1816
American
Gentle, kind
#1878
American
Slender, fair, or gentle
#1987
USA
Merciful, gentle
#4125
USA↑ Rising
A light wind or gentle breath of air
#4332
English↑ Rising
A formation of water; a gentle movement
#5523
American
Free landholder, or one who is a gentleman
#5945
Vietnam↑ Rising
peaceful, calm, gentle; or comforting
#5964
American↑ Rising
soft, gentle
#7488
American↑ Rising
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

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