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''Gayle'' ( ) is derived from the name Abigail.〔A Dictionary of First Names, Patrick Hanks & Flavia Hodges, Oxford University Press, 1990, ISBN 0-19-211651-7.〕 It is a 1-syllable unisex name of Hebrew and Anglo-Saxon origins meaning Happy God; Father in rejoicing; a father's joy; cheerful; joyful.〔 The intelligent, beautiful Abigail was Old Testament King David's third wife, described as 'good in discretion and beautiful in form.〔King James Bible.〕 It is used in modern English and was a popular baby's name during the 1950s and '60s.〔 Under popular names it was ranked #4902 most common last name in the 1990 census.〔(Name Statistics web site ).〕 Variations: Gail; Gale〔 ==References== 〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア(Wikipedia)』 ■ウィキペディアで「Gayle (given name)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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