Gay
gay
Letters
3
Syllables
1
Origin
English
Total Births
19,367
Peak Year
#692 in 1959
First Recorded
1883
Style
Vintage, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Gay is an English name that means 'joyful' or 'merry'. Due to changing connotations, its usage as a first name is very rare today.
Numerology
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