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I like it as a formal full name; or if I were named Abigail (Abigayle), I would certainly use Gayle (Gail) for an informal variation, though I love Abigail as well. I am quite indifferent to spelling, though it may become relevant for pronunciation variances, but I would not initially associate different sonorities among the Gayle, Gail, or Gale variations: that said - I might not be pleased to have a silent letter in my name--or a letter which might commonly dissuade pronunciation from preference.

This message was edited 11/3/2017, 4:27 AM

I would stick to Gail or Gale. I think having "gay" in your name is just asking for bullying.

I happen to adore Gale.

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I like the Gayle and the Gail spellings as well, but they are not as whimsical and sweet.
The addition of 'y' in the name now makes people think of the word 'gay' which is not a terrible thing, but also not ideal.

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It really makes the perfect middle name for almost any name, but is simple and cute as a first name.

The ln of a brilliantly talented maverick West Indies cricketer, who is also one of the most gorgeous men in the known universe, of which he is well aware!

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No doubt you were thinking of an alternative spelling for Gail as in Abigail. That, I dislike both because the notion of adding a Y to a name makes it more feminine is so very dated and silly and because even in this relatively enlightened millennium, 'gay' can still be pejorative and should be avoided as or in a name for that reason.

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ETA: As a nn for Abigail, I far prefer Gail to crabby Abby.

This message was edited 10/30/2017, 8:21 AM

I like Gail as a nickname for Abigail but I do not like it for a boy.

I like it as a nickname for Abigail. Not so much on its own. I definitely prefer the Gail spelling. Gayle looks like you were trying to fancy up a name whose plainness is its strength. Like Jayne. Just let it be.

It always makes me think of a Gayle I went to elementary school with, spelled that way. I don't like it, but I do think the Gayle spelling improves Gail a little.

I think these days a kid with this name might get teased since the first three letters spell "gay". Go with Gail or Gale instead.

This message was edited 10/30/2017, 6:26 AM

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