Gaye
Old French · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Gaye
The name 'Gaye' is a variant of the name 'Gay,' derived from the Old French word *gai* meaning "joyful" or "lighthearted," ultimately from Old High German *wāhi* ("pretty").
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Etymology
The name 'Gaye' is a variant of the name 'Gay,' derived from the Old French word *gai* meaning "joyful" or "lighthearted," ultimately from Old High German *wāhi* ("pretty"). It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, notably as a surname or given name in the United States and the United Kingdom, with no specific religious association; historically, it gained brief popularity in the mid-20th century before declining due to the modern semantic shift of "gay."
Gaye currently ranks #6,815 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1960.
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