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Gentle

JEN-tuhl2 syllables
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Having a mild and kind nature. (Modern)

What does Gentle mean?

Modern: Having a mild and kind nature.. Gentle is an English word meaning having a mild, kind, or tender nature, often used to describe a calm demeanor.

Is Gentle a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Gentle in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Gentle in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Gentle suit?

Gentle
Soft sound

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Gentle

As the pups settled in for their nap, one whispered, "I hear Gentle just arrived!" Another replied, "Great! If he snores, it’ll be like a lullaby instead of a thunderstorm!"

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Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.