Gatenby is a secluded village and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England.

It is situated about two miles east of the A1(M) road, near to the River Swale.

Details are included in the civil parish of Exelby, Leeming and Londonderry.

The place name is found in the Domesday Book as Ghetenesbi, the meaning is unclear, one interpretation is "goat's tongue ridge farm", a farm situated on a narrow ridge.

This North Yorkshire location article is a stub.