Meaning & History
From an English surname that was derived from Old French gaillard "high-spirited, boisterous". This name was rarely used after the mid-20th century, when the word gay acquired the slang meaning "homosexual".
Related Names
VariantGayelord
Popularity
People think this name is
classic upper class devious delicate rough strange comedic unintellectual
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Entry updated April 25, 2021