Gayle: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Gayle – Meaning: my father is joy – Origin: Hebrew (short form of Abigail) – Gender: Unisex – Pronunciation: GAYL


Gayle is a Hebrew (short form of Abigail) unisex name meaning “my father is joy”.

Meaning & Origin of Gayle

Meaning: My father is joy.

Origin: Hebrew (short form of Abigail).

How to Pronounce Gayle

Phonetic: GAYL   IPA: /ɡeɪl/

Popularity of Gayle

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1891–2024.

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