Gaylord Name Meaning
The name Gaylord comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Gaylord below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Gaylord Name Meaning
EnglishFrom an English surname which was derived from Old French gaillard "high-spirited, boistrous". This name was rarely used after the mid-20th century, when the word gay acquired the slang meaning "homosexual".
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