Gail
Meaning of Gail
Gail is a unisex name with British English pronunciation pronounced as "gale" (/ɡeɪl/) and American English pronunciation pronounced as "gayl" (/ɡeɪl/). The name Gail has variations such as Abigail. Gail has been given to newborns in the United States of America for many years, with its popularity fluctuating over time. In recent years, it has ranked between 5,000 and 8,000 in terms of occurrence. The name Gail has associations with strength and resilience, making it a meaningful choice for parents looking for a name that embodies these qualities.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as gale (/ɡeɪl/)
American English
- Pronunced as gayl (/ɡeɪl/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Gail
| Karen Gail Miller is an American businesswoman who took over as chairwoman of the Larry H. Miller Company after her husband's passing, and she is also known for her involvement in sports ownership and philanthropy. |
| Colonel Gail Seymour Halvorsen, also known as "The Candy Bomber," was a senior officer in the United States Air Force who gained fame for dropping candy to German children during the Berlin Airlift. |
| Gail Simone is a renowned American writer, celebrated for her contributions to popular comic book series such as Birds of Prey, Batgirl, Red Sonja, and Wonder Woman, among others. |
| Gail Borden Jr. was a versatile inventor and entrepreneur known for creating sweetened condensed milk and contributing to the planning of cities in Texas. |
| Gail Patrick was an American film actress known for her roles as the bad girl or the other woman, appearing in over 60 feature films between 1932 and 1948. |
| Gail Charles Goodrich Jr. is a former professional basketball player known for his record-breaking performances at UCLA and his role in the Los Angeles Lakers' historic 1971-72 season. |
| Gail Dines is a professor emerita of sociology and women's studies at Wheelock College in Boston, Massachusetts. |
| Gail Roberta Martin is an American biologist known for her pioneering work on embryonic stem cells and gene targeting technology. |
| Gail Ann Dorsey is an American musician known for her extensive career as a session bass guitarist and her regular performances with David Bowie's band from 1995 until his passing in 2016. |
| Gail Porter is a Scottish television personality, former model, and actress known for her diverse career and her public battle with alopecia. |
| Gail Carson Levine is an American author known for her young adult books, including the award-winning novel "Ella Enchanted." |
| Gail Carriger is an American author of steampunk fiction and an archaeologist, known for her work and academic achievements in the field. |
| Gail Patricia Lee, formerly known as Gail Jamison, is a retired Canadian curler and golfer hailing from Edmonton. |
| Gail Levin is an American art historian, biographer, and artist known for her expertise in Edward Hopper's work and contributions to feminist art and modernist art. |
| Gail Honeyman is a Scottish writer known for her award-winning debut novel, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine. |
