Gail

Updated: May 6, 2022 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Gail is a shortened form of the name Abigail. It was a favorite in the mid-twentieth century. There are lots of different spellings of this name. The name was most popular in the 1950s.

Meaning of the name Gail

My father rejoices

Origin of the name Gail

Hebrew

Symbolism of the name Gail

Gail is a strong woman and enjoys being independent. She desires love and knowledge, wealth and wisdom. She is not patient, but only because she feels the pressure of having a lot she wants to accomplish and only one lifetime to do it. Gail is a free spirit who wants to establish her identity and portray a sense of action.

Style of the name Gail

Classic

Gender of the name Gail

Gail is a girl's name.

Pronunciation of the name Gail

Gay-l

Number of syllables in the name Gail

One

Emotion evoked from the name Gail

Gail likes to be cooperative. She is also always searching for her other half, the person who will compliment her in life. She is a peacemaker and enjoys keeping harmony and balance in her life, sharing it with those around her. She is also sensitive and intuitive.

Alternative spellings for the name Gail

Gaile
Gale
Gayle
Gaill
Gayl
Gayll
Gael

Nicknames for the name Gail

Gigi
Lala

Popularity of the name Gail

Gail came on to the popularity charts around 1900 and was popular from the beginning. The popularity steadily rose until 1904 and then started to decline through 1911. In 1912, it started to go back up. The name really started to climb around 1930 and peaked from 1938 through 1957. Then it gradually started to decline through 1985 when it dropped off the charts.