Gail Regis

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Gail Regis — English
225K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Gail Regis is a name that combines English origins. The first name Gail is a feminine given name of English origin. Gail is a masculine and feminine given name. As a feminine name, it can be a short form of the name Abigail. Gail has been used as a masculine and feminine name, and until the 1930s, was equally common on both sexes. Between the 1930s and 1960s, its use as a feminine name increased, as a consequence marginalizing masculine usage by about 1960. Alternate spellings include Gaile, Gale, and Gayle. The surname Regis: Regis or Régis is a surname. Notable persons with that surname include: Albert Regis (born 2003), American football player Balthasar Regis (died 1757), Canon of Windsor Cyrille Regis (1958–2018), English association football player Dave Regis (born 1964), English association football player David Regis (born 1968), French-American association football player Ed Regis (author) (born 1944), American author and educator Hazel-Ann Regis (born 1981), Grenadian sprinter Jean-Baptiste Régis (died 1738), French Jesuit missionary John Regis (athlete) (born 1966), English sprinter Johannes Regis (c. Gail is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 225K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Gail reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Gail

English

Gail is a masculine and feminine given name. As a feminine name, it can be a short form of the name Abigail. Gail has been used as a masculine and feminine name, and until the 1930s, was equally common on both sexes. Between the 1930s and 1960s, its use as a feminine name increased, as a consequence marginalizing masculine usage by about 1960. Alternate spellings include Gaile, Gale, and Gayle.

Surname: Regis

French

Regis or Régis is a surname. Notable persons with that surname include: Albert Regis (born 2003), American football player Balthasar Regis (died 1757), Canon of Windsor Cyrille Regis (1958–2018), English association football player Dave Regis (born 1964), English association football player David Regis (born 1968), French-American association football player Ed Regis (author) (born 1944), American author and educator Hazel-Ann Regis (born 1981), Grenadian sprinter Jean-Baptiste Régis (died 1738), French Jesuit missionary John Regis (athlete) (born 1966), English sprinter Johannes Regis (c.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Gail is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Gail by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Gail Regis

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Gail Regis:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Gail?
The first name Gail originates from English. Gail is a masculine and feminine given name. As a feminine name, it can be a short form of the name Abigail. Gail has been used as a masculine and feminine name, and until the 1930s, was equally common on both sexes. Between the 1930s and 1960s, its use as a feminine name increased, as a consequence marginalizing masculine usage by about 1960. Alternate spellings include Gaile, Gale, and Gayle.
When was Gail most popular?
The name Gail reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Regis?
The surname Regis originates from French. Regis or Régis is a surname. Notable persons with that surname include: Albert Regis (born 2003), American football player Balthasar Regis (died 1757), Canon of Windsor Cyrille Regis (1958–2018), English association football player Dave Regis (born 1964), English association football player David Regis (born 1968), French-American association football player Ed Regis (author) (born 1944), American author and educator Hazel-Ann Regis (born 1981), Grenadian sprinter Jean-Baptiste Régis (died 1738), French Jesuit missionary John Regis (athlete) (born 1966), English sprinter Johannes Regis (c.
What are the origins of the name Gail Regis?
The name Gail Regis combines two different traditions: the first name Gail has English roots, while the surname Regis originates from French.
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