Gay
GirlOrigin: English · French
Meaning
“joyful and lively”
Cultural Notes
From Old French gai meaning joyful or lighthearted widely used through the mid-twentieth century before shifting modern connotations reduced usage.
Popularity
Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1940s
Community likes: 0
Famous People Named Gay
- Gay Talese (journalist, male), Gay Gibson
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