Meaning: Its source is an English expression meaning "Storm."

Popularity: The name Gayle ranked 1130th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name appears on the 1990 U.S. Census lists, it is used by only a small percentage of the general population.

Narrative: Some authorities believe the male version of this name comes from Gael (a term for an Irishman). Others believe it is a short form of Galen. The female version of the name is generally considered a short form of Abigail.

Meaning: Its source is Avigayil, a Hebrew name meaning "Exalted father."

Languages: This girl's name is used in English.

Nickname For: Abigail

Nicknames: Gay

Popularity: The name Gayle ranked 375th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

This name is highly rated in the 1990 U.S. Census popularity survey of all ages, but after 1960 does not appear in the state data listing the most popular baby names.