Gayle

Gayle is an English name functioning as both a feminine and, less commonly, masculine given name, derived as a variant spelling of Gail, itself a short form of the Hebrew name Abigail, meaning father's joy or my father rejoices. The name gained widespread use as an independent given name in the twentieth century, particularly in English-speaking countries. Notable bearers include American actress Gayle Hunnicutt and television personality Gayle King. Related forms include Gail, Gale, and Abigail.