Gay
MEANING
ORIGIN
Old French
ETYMOLOGY
Derived from the Old French 'gai', meaning 'happy' or 'cheerful'
CULTURAL NOTES
In English-speaking cultures, the name was traditionally used as a given name with the meaning of happiness.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Historically used as a given name and surname; in the 20th century, it gained association with the LGBTQ+ community.
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