Gentry
JEN-tree
Popularity
#2461
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
French
Total Births
6,882
Peak Year
#303 in 2021
First Recorded
1884
Style
Royal & Regal, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An English surname denoting someone of noble or gentle birth, derived from the Old French *genterie*, meaning 'gentility'.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
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