Gayle

Pronunciation: [ g-AYL ]

Girl Name #28,895 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Gayle is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced g-AYL.

Parents who love the name Gayle often also consider Garfield, Gabriel, Garrett .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #28,895
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Gay Gayie

Also a Boy Name

Gayle is also used as a boy name, ranked #12731.

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Garfield Gabriel Garrett Gabe Garland Garry Gary Gardner

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gayle

Is Gayle a boy or girl name?

Gayle is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #28895. As a boy name, it is ranked #12731. Gayle is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Gayle?

Gayle is pronounced g-AYL.

How popular is the name Gayle?

Gayle is currently ranked #28895 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Gayle?

Common nicknames for Gayle include Gay and Gayie.

Is Gayle a common or rare name?

Gayle is an uncommon name, ranked #28895 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Gayle

Gayle is a girl name .

Is Gayle a boy or girl name? Gayle is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #28,895 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #12,731. Gayle is more commonly used as a boy name.

Gayle is currently ranked #28,895 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Gayle include Gay and Gayie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.