Vail
Old French/Latin · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Vail
Vail is derived from the Old French word "vail" (from Latin "valere"), meaning "to be strong" or "to be worth," and was used as both a surname and given name.
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Etymology
Vail is derived from the Old French word "vail" (from Latin "valere"), meaning "to be strong" or "to be worth," and was used as both a surname and given name. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures with no specific religious affiliation, though it has historical roots in medieval European nobility and has occasionally appeared in American usage.
Vail currently ranks #6,307 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2018.
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