My middle name is Gail. Growing up I was always addressed as Gail instead of my legal name Maureen. My Mum says that my dad started using my middle name. In grade school I wanted to change the spelling so I always printed/wrote it as Gayle because I thought it looked nicer! After high school when I had to start with all the legal documents, drivers license, marriage license, etc....I reverted to my legal name of Maureen, which I personally like better anyway!
Maureen