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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. (1801-1874)

Inventor

  • Invented condensed milk

Gail Zappa (1945-2015)

Artist Manager

  • Managed the career of her husband, Frank Zappa

Gail Godwin (1937-)

Novelist

  • Wrote critically acclaimed novels like 'The Good Husband' and 'Violet Clay'

Gail Shea (1952-)

Politician

  • Former Member of Parliament in Canada

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