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Gentry

It's a rare occasion when you happen upon a unique and unusual name that is also steeped in tradition. Gentry is one such choice, and this gender-neutral name is part of the surname baby-name trend. It has connotations of gentle breeding and nobility. The clue is in the name, as "gent" is where the concept of a gentleman came from in high-class society. Gentry is ideal for a parent who hopes to teach baby good manners and diplomacy as they make their way in the world.
British Unisex
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Meaning

Of gentle, good breeding; Nobility; Aristocracy, high social position

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Pronunciation

JEN-tree

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Traits

  • Sophisticated
  • Charming
  • Graceful
  • Polished

Compatibility

Gentry works well as both a first name and a middle name. It pairs nicely with classic names for siblings, adding a touch of elegance to the set. In terms of cultural pairing, Gentry fits well in traditional or upscale settings.

Sophisticated Charming Graceful Polished

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Gentry Lee

Gentry Lee

Scientist

Born: November 29, 1942 · United States

Portrait of Gentry Linn

Gentry Linn

Athlete

Born: October 21, 1987 · United States

Portrait of Gentry McCreary

Gentry McCreary

Leader

Born: June 15, 1971 · United States

Portrait of Gentry Mander

Gentry Mander

Artist

Born: March 4, 1985 · Canada

Portrait of Gentry Smith

Gentry Smith

Musician

Born: September 8, 1990 · United Kingdom

Portrait of Gentry W. Trotter

Gentry W. Trotter

Writer

Born: April 17, 1965 · United States

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Gentry Original form
  • Gentri Italian
  • Џентри Cyrillic
  • जेंट्री Devanagari
  • 겐트리 Korean
  • جنتری Persian
  • ג'נטרי Hebrew
  • ゲントリ Japanese
  • 甘特里 Chinese

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gentry

What does Gentry mean?
Of gentle, good breeding; Nobility; Aristocracy, high social position
What is the origin of Gentry?
Gentry has British origins.
Is Gentry popular?
Gentry has been viewed 61 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Gentry?
Similar names include Lacey, Donald, Mercy, Theo, Ghali.
How do you pronounce Gentry?
Gentry is pronounced JEN-tree.

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