Gayle: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Gayle
Origin of the name Gayle:
Originally a short form of Abigail (father of exaltation), Gayle is now commonly used as an independent given name. Var: Gail.
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Alternative spelling of Gail, a short form of the name Abigail. From the Hebrew for "joy".
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Gayle King, editor of "O" magazine and best friend of Oprah Winfrey. Oprah's middle name is also Gayle.
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