Gayle
Encyclopedia
Proper nouns
- Gayle (given name)Gayle (given name)Gayle, pronounced , is derived from the name Abigail.It is a 1-syllable unisex name of Hebrew and Anglo-Saxon origins meaning Happy God; Father in rejoicing; a father's joy; cheerful; joyful....
, variation of Gail - Gayle language, a South African argot
Computers
- Gayle, system controller chip in the Amiga 600 and 1200 computers
People
- Charles GayleCharles GayleCharles Gayle is a free jazz saxophonist, pianist, bass clarinetist, and percussionist.-Biography:Charles Gayle was born in Buffalo, New York. Some of Gayle's history is unclear. He was apparently homeless for approximately twenty years, playing saxophone on street corners and subway platforms...
(born 1939), Jazz player - Chris GayleChris GayleChristopher Henry "Chris" Gayle is a Jamaican cricketer who currently plays international cricket for the West Indies. He captained the West Indies' side from 2007 to 2010. He plays domestic cricket for Jamaica, and has also represented Worcestershire, the Western Warriors and the Kolkata Knight...
(born 1979), West Indian cricketer - Crystal GayleCrystal GayleCrystal Gayle is an American country music singer best known for her 1977 country-pop hit, "Don't It Make My Brown Eyes Blue". An award-winning singer, she accumulated 18 number one country hits during the 1970s and 1980s...
(born 1951), Country and pop singer - John Gayle (Alabama) (1792–1859), Governor of US state of Alabama
- John Gayle (footballer)John Gayle (footballer)John Gayle is an English former professional footballer, who played as a striker. He is most recently manager of defunct Devon County Football League side Newton Abbot.-Career:...
(born 1964), English football (soccer) player - Michelle GayleMichelle GayleMichelle Patricia Gayle is a British recording artist, actress and author. Gayle had success as a Soul and R&B singer in the 1990s. She achieved seven Top 40 singles in the UK Singles Chart, her two biggest hits to date being "Sweetness" and "Do You Know"...
(born 1971), English actress and singer - Mike GayleMike GayleMike Gayle is a British author.- Biography :Mr. Gayle is a chick-lit author and freelance journalist contributing to a variety of magazines including FHM and Sunday Times Style....
(born 1970), British author and freelance journalist - Peta-Gaye GaylePeta-Gaye GaylePeta-Gaye Gayle is a retired female track and field sprinter from Jamaica, who competed in the 400 metres hurdles during her career. Her personal best time in the women's 400 m hurdles is 55.92, set on July 22, 2001 in Guatemala City...
(born 1979), retired female track and field sprinter from Jamaica - Shaun GayleShaun GayleShaun Lanard Gayle is a former American football cornerback/safety in the NFL. He played twelve seasons, eleven for the Chicago Bears , and one for the San Diego Chargers . He was a member of the Bears squad that won Super Bowl XX in 1985. He was also a member of the "Shuffling Crew" in the video...
(born 1962), professional football player
Places
- Gayle, North YorkshireGayle, North YorkshireGayle is a hamlet sited a mile south of Hawes in Wensleydale, North Yorkshire, England.Gayle was originally a farming settlement but the population grew during the late 18th century to around 350 with employment in local quarries, coal-mining in Sleddale and in a water-driven cotton mill on Gayle...
- Gayle Mill, South CarolinaGayle Mill, South CarolinaGayle Mill is a census-designated place in Chester County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 1,094 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Gayle Mill is located at ....
- Gayle, JamaicaGayle, JamaicaGayle is a settlement in Jamaica. It has a population of 3,238 as of 2009....
, a village