Gaynelle is a unique and distinctive given name of American origin, derived from a combination of two French names: Gay, meaning 'to rejoice' or 'happy', and Élodie, meaning 'foreign'. This beautiful name has gained popularity in the United States over time, offering parents an uncommon yet meaningful option for their child. Pronounced GAY-nel, it is often misspelled but rolls off the tongue with elegance once correctly pronounced. Gaynelle is not associated with any particular month or day of the year and does not have a widely recognized patron saint or historical figure attached to it. Instead, this name stands alone as an independent choice for parents seeking something unique yet meaningful for their daughter.
The name Gaynelle appears to have had its peak popularity around the early 20th century, with a significant number of births recorded between 1914 and 1924. The highest year for births was 1916 with 29 births. However, the name's usage declined notably after the 1930s, with fewer than 20 births per year from 1957 onwards. By the mid-1960s, it had become quite rare, with only a handful of births recorded each year until at least 1975. Overall, there were a total of 1554 births recorded over this period.