Gay

Proper Noun

  • , originally a nickname for a cheerful or lively person.
  • A female given name from English from the word gay, "joyful"; rare today.
  • A male given name from English. Also a shortened form of Gabriel, Gaylord and similar names, or transferred from the surname.

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