Gayle

Gayle Meaning & Origin

About Gayle
The name Gayle is of English origin and is derived from the word "gail," which means "cheerful" or "lively." It is typically used as a feminine given name and is often associated with qualities such as joy, happiness, and a vibrant personality.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Gayle are female.

Gayle Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 66.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gayle in Braille

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

The name Gayle in braille

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

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

The name Gayle in sign language

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