What does the name Gail mean?

The first name Gail means “my father rejoices”.

Is Gail a girls' or boys' name?

Gail is a feminine first name (a girls' name).

Gail is a relatively uncommon first name.

Girl

“my father rejoices”

Origin: Hebrew
Syllables: 1
Popularity: 42 of 100Uncommon
Famous bearers: Gail Devers Gail Kim Gail O’Grady Gail Patrick Gail Russell Gail Fisher Gail Goodrich Gail Dines Gail Ann Dorsey Gail Emms

Gail is a feminine first name meaning “my father rejoices”, with roots in Hebrew. The name has 1 syllables. It is relatively uncommon.

What does the name Gail mean?: The first name Gail means “my father rejoices”.
Where does the name Gail come from?: Gail has its roots in Hebrew.
Is Gail a girls' or boys' name?: Gail is a feminine first name (a girls' name).
How popular is Gail?: Gail is a relatively uncommon first name.

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