Gail
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Popularity
#6715
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
210,681
Peak Year
#10,066 in 1951
First Recorded
1881
Style
Vintage, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Gail is a short form of Abigail, a Hebrew name meaning "my father is joy".
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Gail Devers
American track and field athlete, Olympic medalist
Gail Simone
American comic book writer
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