Gay

Gay meaning and name origin

Gay \gay\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Gay), is of Old French origin, and the meaning of Gay is "glad, lighthearted". A surname in the Middle Ages. Has delined in usage as a given name due to its general appropriation as a term denoting homosexuality.

Gay has 3 variant forms: Gae, Gai and Gaye.

Baby names that sound like Gay are Kay and Cay.

View a list of the 3 names that reference Gay.

Popularity of Gay

Gay is a very popular first name for women (#795 out of 4276) and also a very popular surname or last name for all people (#774 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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