| Meaning | nobility, high birth |
| Origin | English, French |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Gentry |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Gen-try |
Gentry brings refined elegance with Southern charm and old-world sophistication that feels both distinguished and approachable. The name evokes images of gracious living and timeless style, yet never feels stuffy or pretentious in modern contexts. Its gentle sound belies an underlying strength, creating a perfect balance between softness and substance. Gentry works beautifully across different regions and social settings, adapting seamlessly from playground to boardroom. The name carries connotations of good breeding and refined tastes without seeming elitist, suggesting someone with inherent dignity and natural grace. Parents drawn to Gentry often appreciate classic names with historical depth that aren't currently oversaturated in popularity charts. The two-syllable structure provides good rhythm while remaining simple and memorable. Gentry offers the advantage of being immediately recognizable as a name while remaining relatively uncommon, giving children the gift of distinctiveness without burden. It ages exceptionally well, maintaining its appeal and appropriateness throughout all life stages from infancy through distinguished adulthood.
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| Gentry Lee | American aerospace engineer and science fiction author |
| Gentry Mott | American actor and director |
| Gentry McCreary | American football player |
| Gentry Underwood | Co-founder of the software company Mailbox |
| Gentry Warden | American basketball player |
| Gentry Wright | American football player |
| Gentry Zacheus | Vincentian cricketer |
| Gentry Zollars | American basketball player |
| Gentry Densley | American musician and songwriter |
| Gentry de Paris | French burlesque performer and producer |
| Gentry Fitzhugh | American basketball player |
| Gentry Humphrey | American marketing executive in the video game industry |
| Gentry Ivey | American football player |
| Gentry Jackson | American basketball player |
| Gentry Lange | American soccer player |
| Gentry Lawley | American football player |
| Gentry Smith | American diplomat |
| Gentry Stein | American yo-yo champion |
| Gentry Locke | A charismatic detective in a mystery novel series |
| Gentry Sterling | A wealthy businessman in a romance novel |
| Gentry Parker | A cool and suave spy in a spy thriller |
| Gentry Westwood | The young protagonist in an adventure novel |
| Gentry Callahan | A cunning lawyer in a legal drama |
| Gentry Hunter | A skilled archer in a medieval fantasy setting |
| Gentry Wolfe | A brooding vampire character in a paranormal romance |
| Gentry Falcone | A charismatic mafia boss in a crime novel |
| Gentry Archer | An expert marksman in a western novel |
| Gentry Steele | An intelligent scientist in a sci-fi adventure |
| Gentry Knight | A noble knight in a medieval epic |
| Gentry Stone | A determined explorer in a treasure hunt story |
| Gentry Blackwood | A reclusive writer in a literary drama |
| Gentry Reed | A time-traveling protagonist in a sci-fi fantasy |
| Gentry Hawk | A skilled pilot in a space opera |
| Gentry Steel | A tough mercenary character in a war-themed novel |
| Gentry Rivers | A strong-willed cowboy in a western romance |
| Gentry Fox | A sly and cunning character in a fable |
| Gentry Valor | A heroic figure in a superhero comic |