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I honestly like the name too! I don't hear it as "gay lord" either, I hear it more like "gaillerd". I agree with mirfak about using "Gaillord" instead, that's a wonderful name as well. I think it has a very strong sound to it as well, and the meaning is very nice, as "high-spirited". The name is fantastic other than the spelling. I play the violin, and my first time hearing this name was in etudes by one named Gaylord Yost, and I didn't think of "gay lord" at all, I pronounced it like "gaillord". It brings to mind an intelligent, talented person for me. I admit I also think of Ben Stiller too, but after that I just think of strength and bravery. It's a good name. If you want to use it on a real child, I think "Gaillard" would be great. Sadly, I couldn't imagine a real person with the "Gaylord" spelling, but you never know.