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Gail has really had it's day hasn't it?

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Jujubean77 · 29/10/2009 15:14

I saw a CV of that name and realised it is soooo rare..

is it a 60's name?

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mloo · 29/10/2009 15:25

I like it, I'd be happy to hear it on a baby today.

IMoveTheStarsForNoOne · 29/10/2009 15:26

isn't it a 50's name?

Do you like Abigail?

BiteOfFun · 29/10/2009 15:27

I think Coronation Street killed it. I have an Abigail though.

mummyloveslucy · 29/10/2009 15:36

I think it's fine, I also like Abigail. I don't watch Coronation street though.

belgo · 29/10/2009 15:36

I love the name Gail. And Rita and Valerie.

witcheseve · 29/10/2009 15:42

You forgot Deirdrie, (aplogies to any non corrie fans). My SIL is Gail. I would go with Abigail.

Hollyoaks · 29/10/2009 15:48

My mam is gail and its mine and dd's middle name. I really like it.

Jujubean77 · 29/10/2009 15:49

Yes I don't mind it but you just never hear it anymore - yes Abigail is a lovely classic name. Abigails party lol

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BabyDancer83 · 29/10/2009 16:03

i think it has had its day which is shame cos it's quite pretty, apart from the woman on corrie that looks a bit like E.T

headlessmocks · 29/10/2009 16:18

I know a couple of young Abigails who go by Gail.

belgo · 29/10/2009 16:21

Not keen on Deirdre but I like Audry.

KittyBigglesworth · 30/10/2009 00:35

I quite like it and Gaelle (the French spelling)
It's not too girly which certainly appeals to me. I'm intrigued by the character on Peep Show with that name and the University Challenge winner Gail Trimble has given it a different spin.
There is Gail from Coronation St but then her children are called Nicholas and Sarah aren't they? Sorry, if I've remembered that incorrectly, it's been a long time since I've watched it!

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