Baby Names That Mean Gentle / Kind
716 baby names meaning gentle — with origins, popularity, and audio pronunciation on every name.
Looking for a name that means gentle? Here are 716 baby names whose meaning carries the sense of gentle. Each links to its full page with a sourced meaning and audio pronunciation.
Girl Names
Adeline#59 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kind; French diminutive of AdelaAlice#65 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kindMillie#73 in the U.S.Gentle strength; loving labor — short form of Millicent (from Old High German amal + swind) or Allison#103 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kind — medieval French diminutive of Alice, from Old High German adal (noble)Adalynn#184 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kind — from the Germanic element adal (noble)Adaline#208 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kindMyla#210 in the U.S.Merciful, gracious — feminine form of Milo or variant of Mila, from Slavic mil (gracious, dear)Ada#219 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kind — from Old High German adal (noble) or Hebrew Ada (adornment, beauty)Adalyn#260 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kindMilani#288 in the U.S.From Milan (city of Italy); also used as a Hawaiian variant meaning 'gentle caress'Adelaide#289 in the U.S.Noble natured; of noble kindAdelina#304 in the U.S.Noble natured; of noble kindHeidi#340 in the U.S.Swiss German diminutive of Adelheid (Adelaide), from the Old German 'adal' (noble) and 'heid' (Malia#349 in the U.S.Hawaiian form of Maria/Mary, from Hebrew Miryam. Also connected to the Hawaiian word for 'calm'Adelyn#355 in the U.S.Variant of Adeline or Adelaide, from Old German 'adal' (noble) — meaning 'noble one' or 'of nobAdelynn#447 in the U.S.Modern compound of Adel- (from Germanic 'adel' meaning noble) and -lynn (from Welsh 'llyn' meanAlma#449 in the U.S.From Latin 'alma' meaning nourishing or kind (as in 'alma mater'), or from Hebrew 'almah' meaniAlyssa#453 in the U.S.Variant of Alicia/Alice, from Old High German 'adal' (noble) and 'heit' (kind, type); also connClementine#456 in the U.S.French feminine form of Clement, from Latin 'clemens' meaning mild, gentle, or merciful; used aAlicia#460 in the U.S.Latinized form of Alice, from the Old High German name Adalheidis composed of 'adal' (noble) anAlison#476 in the U.S.Medieval French diminutive of Alice (Aliz), from Old High German Adalheidis, composed of 'adal'Alisson#511 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Alison/Allison, a medieval diminutive of the Old French name Alice, itself Allie#569 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kind — a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element adal (noble), Lina#572 in the U.S.Tender; a short form of names ending in -lina (Carolina, Angelina, Catalina) or independently aMylah#605 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Myla or Mila, from Slavic mila meaning 'gracious,' 'dear,' or 'merciful'; aAleena#657 in the U.S.An elaboration of Alina or Elena; in Arabic aleena or alina can mean soft, gentle, or delicate;Rosalina#681 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian elaboration of Rosa, from Latin rosa meaning rose, with the diminutive -linRomy#698 in the U.S.Citizen of Rome; short form of Rosemarie or Romilda, combining the Roman place name Roma and GeMilan#753 in the U.S.Gracious, kind, or dear; from the Slavic root mil meaning grace, favor, or dearDulce#771 in the U.S.Sweet or sweetness; from the Spanish dulce and Latin dulcis meaning sweet, used as a given nameDalia#800 in the U.S.Branch or fate; from the Hebrew Daliyah meaning gentle, drooping branch, or alternatively linkeMilana#812 in the U.S.Gracious, kind, or dear; the feminine form of Milan, from the Old Slavic root mil meaning graceRomi#818 in the U.S.Used as a short form of the Hebrew name Romi or Roma meaning 'my height is exalted', and as a pLayan#831 in the U.S.From Arabic layan, meaning 'softness', 'tenderness', or 'gentle flowing', related to the ArabicMercy#867 in the U.S.From the Old French merci and Latin merces (reward, wages, pity), the English word mercy meaninLinda#902 in the U.S.Short form of Germanic names ending in -lind or -linda, from Old High German lind meaning soft,Yuna#952 in the U.S.In Japanese, Yuna can be written with kanji meaning kindness, gentle, or moon among other meaniRoselyn#979 in the U.S.Variant of Rosalind or Roseline, combining Latin rosa meaning rose and the suffix -lind from GeRosalyn#1051 in the U.S.Beautiful rose; English form of Rosalind, influenced by rosa (rose) though the Germanic root isLiyana#1059 in the U.S.Softness, tenderness, gentlenessLeena#1115 in the U.S.Tender; Finnish form of Helena (bright, shining) or a spelling variant of Lena; in Arabic, laynAllyson#1139 in the U.S.Noble kind; variant of Allison, from Alice (Germanic Adalheidis: adal noble + heid kind/type)Alisha#1229 in the U.S.Noble kind; a spelling variant of Alicia, from Germanic Adalheidis (adal: noble + heid: kind/tyEmmaline#1236 in the U.S.Whole; gentle; from Emma (Germanic: whole, universal) with the French -line diminutive suffixAdina#1250 in the U.S.Gentle, delicate, tender, nobleAdalina#1341 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kindAlyson#1388 in the U.S.Noble kind; a spelling variant of Allison/Alison, from Germanic Adalheidis (adal: noble + heid:Roslyn#1433 in the U.S.Gentle horse, tender and gentleDamaris#1437 in the U.S.Gentle, calf, tame oneMercedes#1439 in the U.S.Mercies, graces, divine kindnessDove#1487 in the U.S.From the English word 'dove' (the bird), a symbol of peace and gentleness.Rosalind#1521 in the U.S.From Germanic 'hros' (horse) and 'lind' (soft, tender, flexible).Dalila#1528 in the U.S.Gentle, delicate, languishingAddilynn#1548 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kindLindy#1604 in the U.S.Soft, flexible, tenderKaylin#1644 in the U.S.Slender, gentle; from Gaelic caolAlisa#1654 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kindMinha#1774 in the U.S.Korean name; depending on hanja, min ('jade', 'quick', or 'gentle') with ha ('river' or 'lotus'Halima#1902 in the U.S.Gentle, patient, mildMildred#1973 in the U.S.Gentle strengthKaris#2030 in the U.S.Grace, kindnessRehmat#2092 in the U.S.Mercy, compassionChany#2127 in the U.S.Yiddish pet form of Chana/Channah (Hebrew Hannah), from the root ḥ-n-n meaning 'grace, favor, cRosalinda#2169 in the U.S.pretty rose, tender roseRosaline#2192 in the U.S.From Latin rosa (rose) combined with Germanic lind (gentle, soft, tender), or simply 'pretty roAlorah#2214 in the U.S.A modern coined name, possibly blending Hawaiian 'aloha' (love, peace, compassion) with the '-rRahma#2253 in the U.S.mercy, compassion, divine kindnessUnique#2456 in the U.S.Word name 'unique, one of a kind', from Latin unicus 'only, single'.Mylani#2528 in the U.S.Modern y-spelling of Milani — a name evoking both Hawaiian milani, 'gentle caress', and the ItaLayana#2710 in the U.S.Soft, gentle, tender; derived from the Arabic root l-y-n (as in 'layyinah', soft/tender). SometMeher#2714 in the U.S.From Persian mehr, 'kindness, love, grace' — also 'the sun' and the old deity MithraNazli#2715 in the U.S.From Persian/Turkish nazli, 'coy, delicate, graceful; coquettish, tender'Allisson#2751 in the U.S.noble, of noble kindMehar#2766 in the U.S.Grace, kindness, divine blessing; from Persian mehr ('love, kindness, sun') via Punjabi, beloveDayla#2908 in the U.S.to draw water, gentle, delicateHanan#2911 in the U.S.Tenderness, compassion, affection, mercy; from the Arabic root for warmth of heartRahaf#2987 in the U.S.From Arabic rahafa meaning to be mild, gentle, or to wave gently like a breeze; connotes spacioDaila#3038 in the U.S.to draw water, gentleMahalia#3088 in the U.S.From Hebrew mahalah (מַחֲלָה) meaning 'tenderness,' 'affection,' or possibly 'marrow,' appearinAdvika#3131 in the U.S.From Sanskrit advika, 'unique, one of a kind; non-dual' (from advaita, 'non-duality')Charis#3137 in the U.S.Grace, kindnessJouri#3183 in the U.S.From Arabic Jouri/Joori, 'a kind of rose (the Damask rose); a beautiful pearl'Aleyda#3298 in the U.S.noble kind, of noble sortAanvi#3390 in the U.S.From Sanskrit — a modern name, glossed 'a name of the goddess; kind, benevolent'; gloss variesDelila#3412 in the U.S.Delicate, tender, languishing; variant of Delilah, the woman who beguiled Samson in the Book ofAlysha#3465 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kind; variant of Alicia/Alisha, ultimately from Alice and Germanic AdalheidisLeeba#3496 in the U.S.From Yiddish liebe/lib, 'love, dear, beloved' — a tender traditional nameLyndi#3499 in the U.S.-i styling of Lindy — pet form of Linda ('pretty' in Spanish; Germanic 'soft, tender/serpent')Merci#3502 in the U.S.Spelling of Mercy — from Latin merces, 'reward, compassion'; also French merci, 'thank you'; roDaya#3535 in the U.S.Compassion, mercy, kindness; from Sanskrit daya — also a Hebrew name for a bird of prey (the kiKarime#3546 in the U.S.Latina form of Karima/Karim — from Arabic karim, 'generous, noble, kind'Adilyn#3714 in the U.S.Modern variant of Adeline, from the Germanic element adal meaning 'noble'; 'noble kind' or 'of Dayani#3846 in the U.S.From Sanskrit daya, 'compassion, mercy', elaborated to Dayani — also used as a melodic modern nHaneen#3933 in the U.S.From Arabic hanin, 'longing, yearning, tender nostalgia' — the heart's soft ache for the beloveMehreen#4043 in the U.S.From Persian/Urdu, linked to mehr, 'love, affection; sun, kindness'Brissa#4084 in the U.S.Variant of Brisa — Spanish for 'breeze, gentle wind' — a soft Mexican favoriteRoslynn#4152 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Roslyn/Rosalind — variously 'pretty rose' (Latin rosa) or Germanic 'gentleLayanna#4306 in the U.S.Modern blend of Lay- — from Layla or the Arabic name Layan, 'softness, gentleness' — with AnnaMilli#4321 in the U.S.-i spelling of Millie — a pet form of Mildred ('gentle strength') or Amelia/Camilla ('industrioRozlyn#4333 in the U.S.Z-spelling of Roslyn/Rosalind — variously 'pretty rose' (Latin rosa) or Germanic 'gentle horse'Ruqayyah#4335 in the U.S.From Arabic Ruqayyah, 'rise, ascent; gentle, tender, charming' (a daughter of the Prophet MuhamAdalind#4353 in the U.S.From Germanic adal, 'noble', plus lind, 'soft, tender' (or 'serpent, shield of linden') — 'noblCaleah#4374 in the U.S.A modern name joining a Ca- opening with Leah ('weary; tender; delicate', Hebrew); no single fiRahil#4438 in the U.S.Arabic/Persian form of Rachel — from Hebrew Rachel, 'ewe' (a gentle female sheep)Addeline#4460 in the U.S.-dd-/-ine spelling of Adeline — from Germanic adal, 'noble', via the French Adeline — 'noble; oElicia#4480 in the U.S.Spelling of Alicia/Elisha — from Adelaide ('noble kind', Germanic), and/or 'God is salvation' (Mirna#4520 in the U.S.A spelling of Myrna — from the Irish Muirne, 'tender, affectionate; beloved; high-spirited'Adalaide#4546 in the U.S.Variant of Adelaide, from Germanic Adalheidis — adal, 'noble', and heid, 'kind, sort' — 'of nobFavor#4589 in the U.S.From the word favor — Latin favor, 'goodwill, grace, approval' — divine favor and kindnessHeran#4595 in the U.S.From Amharic Heran, 'a giraffe' — a symbol of grace, height, and gentle beautyLynda#4619 in the U.S.A spelling of Linda — variously from the Spanish linda, 'pretty/beautiful', and the Germanic liNadiya#4629 in the U.S.From Slavic Nadiya, 'hope' (Nadezhda), and Arabic Nadia, 'tender, delicate; the beginning'; rouRashell#4641 in the U.S.Spelling of Rachelle/Rachel — from Hebrew Rachel, 'a ewe; a female sheep' (a symbol of gentleneAlise#4665 in the U.S.A spelling of Alice/Alise — from Germanic Adalheidis (Adelaide), 'noble; of noble kind'Zephyr#4755 in the U.S.From Greek Zephyros, the god of the west wind — 'a gentle breeze'Amarachi#4766 in the U.S.From Igbo Amara Chi, meaning 'grace of God' or 'God's grace'; amara means 'grace, favour, or kiMalda#4833 in the U.S.From the Latvian word malda, connected with the vocabulary of prayer and entreaty. Latvian namiLiviana#4941 in the U.S.An -ana elaboration of Livia — from the Roman Livius (possibly 'bluish; envious'); also echoes Mawada#4949 in the U.S.From Arabic mawaddah, 'affection; love; tenderness; loving kindness' — a Quranic word for the bSaba#4967 in the U.S.From Arabic/Persian saba, 'a gentle morning breeze (from the east)'; also Saba, the kingdom of Alisia#4992 in the U.S.A -sia spelling of Alicia — a Latinized form of Alice, from Germanic adal, 'noble' — 'of noble Analea#4997 in the U.S.Blend of Ana ('grace', Hebrew) and Lea/Leah ('weary; tender', Hebrew; or 'a meadow', echoing -lLeyana#5046 in the U.S.From Arabic layan/liyan, 'tenderness, softness, gentleness'; also a modern -ana name; routes laSuhayla#5085 in the U.S.From Arabic suhayla, 'smooth, gentle, easy' (the feminine of Suhayl, the star Canopus)Inayat#5145 in the U.S.From Arabic inaya, 'care, concern, kindness, favour, grace; divine providence'Kaileigh#5156 in the U.S.A -leigh spelling of Kaylee/Kayleigh — variously from the Irish Caoimhe ('gentle, beautiful') aMiliani#5184 in the U.S.From Hawaiian Mililani, 'gentle caress; to praise/exalt heaven'; also a modern -ani coinage; roRuqayya#5204 in the U.S.From Arabic — variously 'gentleness, tenderness', 'a charm/spell of protection', or 'rising, asAlizee#5249 in the U.S.From French alize/alizee, 'the trade wind' (a steady, gentle ocean wind)Breeze#5264 in the U.S.From the word breeze — a gentle wind; also 'easygoing, effortless'Caoimhe#5275 in the U.S.From the Irish caomh, 'gentle; beautiful; precious; kind'Dayali#5322 in the U.S.A modern Latina name, variously glossed (echoing Dayana, and linked to 'compassion', daya, or 'Kriva#5322 in the U.S.Modern Indo-Caribbean/Hindu name, often glossed 'mercy, grace; compassion' (linked to Sanskrit Millee#5348 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Millie — a pet form of Mildred ('gentle strength') or Amelia/Camilla ('industriWaniya#5391 in the U.S.From the Arabic/Urdu, variously glossed 'a gift from God; a gentle rain/cloud'; sources vary, sZephyra#5406 in the U.S.A feminine form of Zephyr — from the Greek zephyros, 'the west wind; a gentle breeze' (ZephyrusHalimah#5468 in the U.S.From Arabic halimah, 'gentle; patient; mild; forbearing' — the name of Halimah, the wet-nurse oJentry#5475 in the U.S.J-spelling of Gentry — from Old French genterie, 'of gentle/noble birth; the landed gentry'Malaiyah#5501 in the U.S.A spelling of Malia/Maliyah — variously the Hawaiian form of Mary ('beloved; bitter; wished-forRahmah#5520 in the U.S.From Arabic rahmah, 'mercy; compassion; kindness' (a central divine attribute in Islam)Ilany#5621 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Ilan ('tree; oak') with a -y ending, 'my tree,' also read as a soft modern coinNeha#5662 in the U.S.From Sanskrit/Hindi neha, 'love, affection, tenderness'; also 'rain, gentle drizzle'Ruthann#5679 in the U.S.Compound of Ruth ('friend, companion, compassion') and Ann ('grace'); given as one nameZaleah#5717 in the U.S.Modern blend of a Za- opening with Leah ('weary; tender; delicate', Hebrew); no single fixed roHaleema#5790 in the U.S.-ee- spelling of Halima — from Arabic halima, 'gentle, patient, mild, forbearing'Lamees#5830 in the U.S.From Arabic lamis, 'soft, tender, smooth to the touch'Malea#5842 in the U.S.From Hawaiian malie, 'calm, gentle (waters)', or a form of Malia (the Hawaiian Mary); routes laMilo#5849 in the U.S.From Germanic/Slavic Milo — 'merciful, mild' (Slavic mil), or 'soldier' (Latin miles); predominRoseline#5873 in the U.S.Form of Rosaline/Rosalind — from Germanic hros, 'horse', plus lind, 'soft, tender' (or read as Yoona#5911 in the U.S.A Korean given name (Yuna/Yoona), whose meaning depends on the hanja chosen — commonly tied to Aidel#5919 in the U.S.From Yiddish eydel, 'gentle; refined; noble; delicate'Cevyn#5959 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Kevin ('handsome; gentle', Irish) and 'seven'; here for girls; no single Hadeel#5989 in the U.S.From the Arabic Hadil, 'the cooing/murmuring of a dove' — a gentle, peaceful sound
Boy Names
Milo#119 in the U.S.Soldier; merciful; or grain — from Old High German mild (mild, merciful) or Latin milo (soldierKevin#221 in the U.S.Handsome, beloved — anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Caoimhín, from caomh (gentle, kind, handsomMylo#737 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Milo, from the Old High German name Milo or the Latin miles (soldier); alsoKannon#904 in the U.S.English variant of Cannon (the artillery weapon, from French canon; or from canon meaning a chuDamari#958 in the U.S.Possibly related to the biblical Damaris from Greek meaning gentle or tame, or to Hebrew DammarKarim#1084 in the U.S.Generous, noble, honorable; from Arabic karim (generous, noble, kind)Arham#1176 in the U.S.Most merciful; most compassionate; from Arabic Arham (most compassionate), the superlative of rZephyr#1203 in the U.S.West wind; from Greek Zephyros (the west wind, personified as the gentlest of the wind gods)Raheem#1442 in the U.S.Compassionate, merciful, full of graceKeon#1578 in the U.S.Small ancient one; from Irish Gaelic Caoimhín (caoim: kind, gentle + fhinn: fair) — an AmericanRahim#2178 in the U.S.Merciful or compassionate; from the Arabic root rahima meaning to have mercy or show compassionDamarion#2212 in the U.S.tame, gentleClement#2262 in the U.S.merciful, gentle, mildTevin#2513 in the U.S.Handsome/gentle birth (modern variant of Kevin).Unique#2792 in the U.S.Unique; one of a kind, without equal.Shivaay#2928 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Shiva, 'auspicious, kind, gracious' — a name of the great god Shiva, with an -aayRuhaan#3173 in the U.S.From Persian/Arabic ruh, 'spirit, soul' — 'spiritual, of the soul'; also linked to 'merciful, kCavan#3456 in the U.S.From the Irish county Cavan ('the hollow') or the name Caomhán, 'handsome, gentle'; routes layeMiloh#3565 in the U.S.-h styling of Milo — a Germanic name of debated root: 'gracious/mild' or linked to 'soldier' (mBreeze#3590 in the U.S.From the English word breeze — via Spanish brisa, the gentle wind — a nature word-nameKerem#3708 in the U.S.From Turkish kerem meaning generosity, nobility, kindness, also connected to Hebrew kerem (vineNaseem#3727 in the U.S.Gentle breeze; fresh, cool airRakeem#3733 in the U.S.From Arabic — linked to raheem, 'merciful, compassionate' (ar-Rahim, a name of God), or raqim, Ashley#3957 in the U.S.Old English aesc-leah, 'ash-tree meadow' — Gone with the Wind's gentleman, originally maleKavin#3997 in the U.S.Spelling of Kevin — Irish Caoimhin, 'handsome, gentle, beloved'; also Tamil kavin, 'beauty'; roJasire#4080 in the U.S.A modern spelling echoing Yasir/Jasir — from Arabic, 'wealthy; easy, gentle, lenient'; no singlKalman#4088 in the U.S.From the Hungarian/Yiddish Kálmán — linked to Coloman (St Coloman), variously 'a pilgrim' and 'Terrion#4128 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Terrell/Terrence ('tender, smooth', Latin Terentius) with an -ion endingShiva#4370 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shiva, 'auspicious, kind, gracious, benign' — the great Hindu deity Shiva; here fKaven#4471 in the U.S.From Kevin/Cavan — Irish, 'handsome, kind, gentle' (Kevin), or 'a hollow' (Cavan); routes layerClemente#4571 in the U.S.Spanish/Italian form of Clement — from Latin clemens, 'merciful, gentle, mild'Aadhvik#5045 in the U.S.From Sanskrit — a modern name, 'unique; one of a kind' (linked to advitiya, 'unique, without a Adhvik#5047 in the U.S.From Sanskrit adhvik/advik, 'unique, one of a kind; matchless' — a name of Lord VishnuKayven#5122 in the U.S.A modern name with a Kay- opening and -ven ending (echoing Kevin, 'handsome/gentle birth', IrisTalal#5175 in the U.S.From Arabic talal, 'a fine, gentle rain; pleasant, admirable; beautiful'Zephyrus#5204 in the U.S.From the Greek zephyros, 'the west wind; a gentle breeze' — the name of Zephyrus, the Greek godMehran#5333 in the U.S.From Persian Mehr (Mithra, 'sun/kindness') plus -an — a noble Sasanian houseSahel#5357 in the U.S.From the Arabic sahil/sahel, 'a shore; a coast; a level plain'; also a Persian word for 'easy/gArav#5412 in the U.S.From Sanskrit arav, 'peaceful, calm; gentle' (also linked to 'a musical sound')Kyrese#5509 in the U.S.A modern African-American name, variously a Ky- spelling of Tyrese (itself a modern coinage, soDerwin#5671 in the U.S.From the Old English Deorwine, 'friend of the deer' or 'dear friend' (deor, 'deer; dear,' + winKeyvon#5731 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Kevon/Kevin ('handsome, kind') and the Persian Keyvan ('Saturn'); no sinRaif#5783 in the U.S.From Arabic ra'if, 'compassionate; merciful; kind; gentle'Meelo#5797 in the U.S.A double-e spelling of Milo — variously 'soldier/merciful' (Germanic) and linked to Latin milesAmai#5870 in the U.S.In Japanese, amai (甘い) means 'sweet' or 'gentle'. As an African name (particularly Shona/ZimbabCevyn#5901 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Kevin ('handsome; gentle', Irish) and 'seven'; no single fixed root; routKeven#6006 in the U.S.A spelling of Kevin — from the Irish Caoimhin, 'handsome; gentle, kind; beloved' (caomh, 'gentl