Name:
Gaylord
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
French
Meaning:
Gaylord is an English name, directly derived from the Old French given name “Gaillard”, which means 'a dandy'. It was a very popular name till the mid 20th century where the association of the word “gay” with a homosexual resulted in a rapid decline in the popularity of the name.
Pronunciation:
GAY-lord
The Five Elements:
Metal
Famous Gaylord:
Gaylord Perry : baseball player
Gaylord Nelson : politician