Gail Name Origin

/Gale/

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Name Origin

Gail is of Old English origin, derived from the word 'gail' meaning 'joy' or 'merry'. It became popular as a given name in English-speaking countries in the 20th century.

This chart shows how many babies were given the name Gail each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).

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