Gail Revis
Name meaning, origin and global statistics
Gail Revis 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 Revis: Beth Revis (born 1981), American author of fantasy and science fiction Boudewijn Revis (born 1974), Dutch politician Darrelle Revis (born 1985), American football player Eric Revis (born 1967), American jazz bassist and composer Matthew Revis (born 2001), English cricketer Mike Revis, American politician William Henry Revis (1849–1923), British lace and hosiery manufacturer 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: Revis
English
Beth Revis (born 1981), American author of fantasy and science fiction Boudewijn Revis (born 1974), Dutch politician Darrelle Revis (born 1985), American football player Eric Revis (born 1967), American jazz bassist and composer Matthew Revis (born 2001), English cricketer Mike Revis, American politician William Henry Revis (1849–1923), British lace and hosiery manufacturer
Geographic Distribution
The first name Gail is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:
Popularity Over Time
Popularity of the name Gail by decade, based on birth registration data:
Notable People Named Gail Revis
- Oprah Winfrey (autobiographer, 1954)
- Madeline Kahn (film actor, 1942)
- Gail Devers (athletics competitor, 1966)
- Gail Kim (professional wrestler, 1977)
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 Revis:
Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.
Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.
Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.
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 Revis?
- The surname Revis originates from English. Beth Revis (born 1981), American author of fantasy and science fiction Boudewijn Revis (born 1974), Dutch politician Darrelle Revis (born 1985), American football player Eric Revis (born 1967), American jazz bassist and composer Matthew Revis (born 2001), English cricketer Mike Revis, American politician William Henry Revis (1849–1923), British lace and hosiery manufacturer
- How common is the surname Revis?
- The surname Revis is shared by approximately 3K people worldwide.