Gale (given name)
| Gale |
| Pronunciation |
/ˈɡeɪl/ gayl |
| Gender |
Unisex |
| Origin |
| Word/Name |
Hebrew |
| Meaning |
"Happy God; Father in rejoicing; a father's joy; cheerful; joyful" |
| Other names |
| Related names |
Gayle, Gail, Abigail |
Gale is a common unisex given name. It is derived from the Hebrew name Abigail, meaning "Happy God; Father in rejoicing; a father's joy; cheerful; joyful."It is used in modern English and was a popular baby's name during the 1950s and 60's. Under popular names it was ranked #4209 in the 1990 census.
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