Gail
[geyl]
- a female or male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “joy.”
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Contemporary Examples
From writer Gail Simone to artist Fiona Staples, there are incredible women already working in the industry.
In anticipation of the new series, Gail Simone spoke with The Daily Beast via email.
A Rumor of Angels: Quotations for Living, Dying and Letting Goby Gail Perry Johnson and Jill Perry Rabideau.
He cited Ernst and her husband Gail in his reasons for resignation, specifically for how they had treated Peterson.
In 2005, ‘Iowa Nice’ Ernst Helped to Oust Veterans From Local Board After They Opposed Her CandidacyBen Jacobs
October 13, 2014
The most vivid memory I have is working on a story about Gail Shollar.
Historical Examples
She's responsible, and Gail needs looking after among all this bunch, I know.
Peggy Stewart at SchoolGabrielle E. Jackson
I entertained Gail and her father at the Embassy, that evening.
Lone Star PlanetHenry Beam Piper and John Joseph McGuire
I needed that training as I finally learned Gail's last name.
Lone Star PlanetHenry Beam Piper and John Joseph McGuire
I asked as Gail piloted me to a couple of seats where we could be alone.
Lone Star PlanetHenry Beam Piper and John Joseph McGuire
Gail ain't strong enough to do such work, and our man is lazy.
At the Little Brown HouseRuth Alberta Brown
Word Origin and History for gail
Gail
fem. proper name, in some cases short for Abigail, or from the Hebrew root in that name meaning "rejoicing." Attained its greatest popularity in U.S. as a given name for girls born c.1945-1955.
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