Gaela
Meaning of Gaela
Gaela, pronounced GAY-luh (/ˈɡeɪlə/), is a feminine appellation of Latinized Celtic lineage, whose morphological composition—root Gael, denoting the ancient Gaelic peoples of Hibernia and Caledonia, suffixed by the feminine marker -a—evokes a tapestry of cultural history entwined with the ceremonial cadence of medieval Latin liturgy. Phonologically realized as a trochaic disyllable featuring a long front diphthong and a subsequent schwa, Gaela resonates with the modal intonations of early European onomastic conventions while aligning seamlessly with contemporary English prosody. In the United States, its modest yet notable presence—six recorded bearers (rank 938) in 2022, eleven (rank 947) in 2023, and eight (rank 942) in 2024—reveals a nuanced embrace by parents seeking names that fuse historical gravitas with melodic refinement. Emblematic of ancestral song and scholarly artistry, Gaela offers parents an appellation that bridges the verdant landscapes of Celtic legend with the precision of modern name-study, inviting a rich expository dialogue among language, identity, and heritage.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as GAY-luh (/ˈɡeɪlə/)
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