Gayle Dotson

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Gayle Dotson — Hebrew
67K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Gayle Dotson is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Gayle is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin. Gayle ( GAYL) is a variant spelling of Gail, a short form of the name Abigail. Abigail is a feminine English name with Hebrew origins, meaning "my father is joy." In the Old Testament Abigail was King David's third wife, described as 'good in discretion and beautiful in form'. The name is used in modern English and was a popular baby's name during the 1950s and 1960s. Gayle may occasionally be used as a masculine name. The surname Dotson: Alphonse Dotson (born 1943), American football player Amber Dotson, American country singer Bob Dotson, American broadcast journalist Carlton Dotson, American college basketball player and murderer Chastity Dotson, American actress Damyean Dotson, American basketball player Demar Dotson (born 1985), American football player Devon Dotson (born 1999), American basketball player Earl Dotson (born 1970), American football player Elijah Dotson (born 1999), American football player Gary Dotson, American exonerated of a criminal conviction by DNA evidence Jahan Dotson (born 2000), American football p. Gayle is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 67K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Gayle reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Gayle

Hebrew

Gayle ( GAYL) is a variant spelling of Gail, a short form of the name Abigail. Abigail is a feminine English name with Hebrew origins, meaning "my father is joy." In the Old Testament Abigail was King David's third wife, described as 'good in discretion and beautiful in form'. The name is used in modern English and was a popular baby's name during the 1950s and 1960s. Gayle may occasionally be used as a masculine name.

Surname: Dotson

English

Alphonse Dotson (born 1943), American football player Amber Dotson, American country singer Bob Dotson, American broadcast journalist Carlton Dotson, American college basketball player and murderer Chastity Dotson, American actress Damyean Dotson, American basketball player Demar Dotson (born 1985), American football player Devon Dotson (born 1999), American basketball player Earl Dotson (born 1970), American football player Elijah Dotson (born 1999), American football player Gary Dotson, American exonerated of a criminal conviction by DNA evidence Jahan Dotson (born 2000), American football p.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Gayle 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 Gayle by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Gayle Dotson

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 Gayle Dotson:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

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 Gayle?
The first name Gayle originates from Hebrew. Gayle ( GAYL) is a variant spelling of Gail, a short form of the name Abigail. Abigail is a feminine English name with Hebrew origins, meaning "my father is joy." In the Old Testament Abigail was King David's third wife, described as 'good in discretion and beautiful in form'. The name is used in modern English and was a popular baby's name during the 1950s and 1960s. Gayle may occasionally be used as a masculine name.
When was Gayle most popular?
The name Gayle reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Dotson?
The surname Dotson originates from English. Alphonse Dotson (born 1943), American football player Amber Dotson, American country singer Bob Dotson, American broadcast journalist Carlton Dotson, American college basketball player and murderer Chastity Dotson, American actress Damyean Dotson, American basketball player Demar Dotson (born 1985), American football player Devon Dotson (born 1999), American basketball player Earl Dotson (born 1970), American football player Elijah Dotson (born 1999), American football player Gary Dotson, American exonerated of a criminal conviction by DNA evidence Jahan Dotson (born 2000), American football p.
What are the origins of the name Gayle Dotson?
The name Gayle Dotson combines two different traditions: the first name Gayle has Hebrew roots, while the surname Dotson originates from English.
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