Gail

Meaning

“father rejoices”

Cultural Notes

Short form of Abigail from Hebrew Avigail meaning my father rejoices widely adopted as a standalone name in the mid-twentieth century.

Popularity

Famous People Named Gail

• •Gail Devers, Gail Kim, Oprah Gail Winfrey

Variants & Spellings

• Gayle
• Abigail