Gailey

Gailey Meaning & Origin

About Gailey
The surname Gailey is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "gaoth" meaning "wind" or "gale." It is believed to have originated as a locational name for someone who lived near a windy place or a place with a strong wind. The name Gailey may also have been given to individuals who had a tempestuous or lively personality.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Gailey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Gailey: 3,690
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,873
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.25

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gailey based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Gailey is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
KL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
GA
πŸ”Š Soundex
G040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EY1 L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈgeΙͺli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gailey in Braille

Here's how to represent Gailey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Gailey in braille

How to sign the name Gailey using Sign Language

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

The name Gailey in sign language

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