Meaning: Its source is an English expression meaning "Joyous."

Nickname For: Gaylord

Alternative Spellings: Gaye and Gae

Meaning: Its source is an English expression meaning "Joyous."

Languages: This girl's name is used in English.

Nickname For: Gabrielle, Gail, Gale and Gayle

Alternative Spellings: Gaye

Variant Forms: Gayla, Gayle, Gaylen, Gaylene, Gaylyn and Gaynell

Popularity: The name Gay ranked 795th in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.