Gail

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Gail is a variant of the name Abigail, which means "my father is joyful" or "father of exaltation". It can also be a nickname for those named Gail or Gael, meaning "stranger" or "foreigner".
Pronunciation
GAYL
Gail is pronounced as geyl.
Popularity
According to the Social Security Administration, Gail is currently not in the top 1000 baby names for girls in the United States. Its popularity peaked in the 1940s and 50s when it was a top 100 name.

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Gail Name meanings & History

The name Gail is of English origin. Gail is a variant of the name Abigail, which means "my father is joyful" or "father of exaltation". It can also be a nickname for those named Gail or Gael, meaning "stranger" or "foreigner". Short form of Abigail. Gail is a versatile name that can work for any personality type or lifestyle. It is suitable for both formal and informal settings, making it a great choice for a middle name, first name, or nickname.

Zodiac Sign of Gail: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Gail:

G: Gregarious,Goof-off,Go-getter,Genuine

A: Argumentative,Aggressive,Angry,Action,Assertive,Ambitious

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

L: Legal,Liaison,Lover,Languid,Luscious,Lazy,Lovely

Gail is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Gail include Gail Kim, a Canadian professional wrestler, and Gail Devers, an American track and field athlete.

2.) GAIL (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: Originally a short form of Abigail (father of exaltation), Gail is now commonly used as an independent given name. Var: Gayle. (GALE)


3.) GAIL (Female)

Usage: English

Meanings: Originally a short form of the biblical Abigail (father of exaltation), it is now commonly used as an independent given name. See ABIGAIL. Var: Gale, Gayle. (GALE)


4.) Gail (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: Father of exaltation

Other Forms: Gael, Gale


5.) Gail (Female)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) short for Abigail; energetic

Other Forms: Gaelle, Gale, Gayle


6.) GAIL (Female)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: A borrowing from the English, Gail was originally a short form of the biblical Abigail (father of exaltation). It is now in common use as an independent given name. See ABIGAIL (English Names). (GALE)


7.) Gail (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (English) merry, lively. (Hebrew) a short form of Abigail.

Other Forms: Gael, Gaela, Gaell, Gaella, Gaelle, Gaila, Gaile, Gale, Gaylia


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