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Gail

Name Origin

Gail is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'beloved' or 'God is my joy'. It's a diminutive form of Abigail.

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Famous People

Gail Borden Jr. (1801-1872)

Inventor, Entrepreneur

  • Invented condensed milk
  • Developed a process for preserving milk

Gail Godwin (1937-)

Novelist, Essayist

  • Author of acclaimed novels such as 'The Odd Woman' and 'Violet Clay'
  • Known for her exploration of complex psychological themes

Gail Simone (1976-)

Comic book writer

  • Known for her work on DC Comics characters like Batgirl and Wonder Woman
  • Championed diversity and representation in comics

Gail Goodrich (1943-)

Basketball player

  • NBA Champion (1972)
  • 9x NBA All-Star
  • Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee

Gail Zappa (1945-2015)

Musician, businesswoman

  • Managed the Zappa Family Trust
  • Released posthumous Frank Zappa works
  • Advocate for artists' rights

Similar Names

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Sibling Names

Clara

Both Gail and Clara are classic, elegant names with a vintage charm.

Beatrice

Both names have a strong yet feminine feel and share a similar vowel sound.

Arthur

A traditional, timeless name that complements Gail's classic style. Both names are of English origin.