Gentle is an uncommon given name of English origin, derived from the Middle English 'gentil', meaning 'kind' or 'courteous'. It is often associated with the adjective 'gentle', which describes something soft, mild, or kind. The name Gentle was first used as a personal name in the 18th century but remains relatively rare today.
The name Gentle experienced a peak in popularity with 13 births recorded in 1918, but it has been relatively uncommon overall with only 201 total births over the given period from 1913 to 1968.