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Jentri
Pronounced JEN-tree /ˈdʒɛn.tri/High
Meaning: A modern respelling of the English surname Gentry, 'people of gentle or noble birth; the landed gentry,' from Old French genterie. A crisp surname-style name.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Jentri respells Gentry, an English surname meaning 'those of gentle birth; the landed gentry' (from Old French genterie). It reads modern and crisp, in the surname-name trend — rare in the U.S. (said 'JEN-tree').
It appears only recently and rarely. Rare, surname-style, and spirited.
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What does the name Jentri mean?
Jentri is a modern spelling of Gentry, 'people of gentle or noble birth; the landed gentry.'
How do you pronounce Jentri?
It's said JEN-tree /ˈdʒɛn.tri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Jentri a boy or girl name?
Jentri is used mostly as a girl's name.
How popular is Jentri?
Jentri is a rare, recent name in the U.S.