Gaylord
high-spirited, joyful
GenderBoyOriginFrenchSay itGAY-lordPopularityModest early 1900s use, faded significantly since
Pronounced GAY-lord
About the name Gaylord
Gaylord once carried a cheerful, high-spirited meaning drawn from Old French. It's a bold, distinctive name rarely used today.
Spirited, confident, and unapologetically cheerful.
Fun fact
Gaylord derives from Old French 'gaillard,' meaning lively or high-spirited.
Nicknames for Gaylord
Gay
Variations
Gaillard
Famous people named Gaylord
- Gaylord Perry (baseball pitcher)