About Gaylor
The surname Gaylor is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Gailor," which itself is a variant of the name "Gailard." The name Gailard is composed of the Old French elements "gai," meaning "joyful" or "lively," and "hard," meaning "brave" or "strong." Therefore, the surname Gaylor can be interpreted to mean "joyful and brave" or "lively and strong."
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