The first name Gayle is of English, Hebrew origin. It is often a boy or girl name. It has the following meaning(s):
English: Lively
Hebrew: Diminutive of Abigail: Father Rejoiced, or Father's Joy. Gives Joy. The Intelligent, Beautiful Abigail Was Old Testament King David's Third Wife, Described As 'Good in Discretion and Beautiful in Form
Hebrew: From the Name Gail
English: Independent Name Derived from a Diminutive of the Hebrew Abigail, Meaning 'Gives Joy' or 'My Father Rejoices. '