Gayl

Gayl Meaning & Origin

About Gayl
The name "Gayl" is a variant of the name "Gail" and is of English origin. It is typically used as a feminine name. The meaning of the name "Gayl" is "joyful" or "cheerful." It is derived from the Old English word "gāl," which means "merry" or "festive." The name conveys a sense of happiness and positivity.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gayl are female.

Gayl Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EY1 L
🌐 IPA
/gayl*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gayl in Braille

Here's how to represent Gayl in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Gayl in braille

How to Spell the Name Gayl in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Gayl using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gayl in sign language

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