At a Glance
- Meaning
- Short form of Abigail ('my father's joy')
- Origin
- Hebrew (via Abigail)
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- GAYL
Gail is a Hebrew (via Abigail) unisex name meaning “short form of Abigail ('my father's joy')”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.
Meaning & Origin of Gail
Meaning: Short form of Abigail ('my father's joy').
Origin: Hebrew (via Abigail).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Gail
GAYLIPA /ɡeɪl/
Popularity of Gail
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