Gaylord is a name of

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origin, from the Old French ''gaillard'' meaning "joyful" or "high-spirited". It may refer to:

People

* Gaylord (given name)

Surname

Bill Gaylord Bill Gaylord (born 4 April 1967 in Lakenheath, Suffolk) is a British former alpine skier who competed in the 1992 Winter Olympics and in the 1994 Winter Olympics The 1994 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XVII Olympic Winter Games ( ...

(born 1967), British former alpine skier *

Charles Gaylord Charles Henry Gaylord (September 24, 1936 – August 4, 2009) was an American martial artist. He began learning martial arts in 1954. After receiving his black belt, Gaylord became the second generation of the Emperado Method of Kajukenbo. In ...

(1936–2009), American martial artist * Chester Gaylord (1899–1984), vocalist * Edith Kinney Gaylord (1916–2001), journalist * Edward Gaylord (Edward L. Gaylord, 1919–2003), owner of ''The Oklahoman'' and founder of the Gaylord Entertainment Company *

Edward K. Gaylord Edward King Gaylord (March 5, 1873 – May 30, 1974), often referred to as E.K. Gaylord, was the owner and publisher of the ''Daily Oklahoman'' newspaper (now ''The Oklahoman''), as well as a radio and television entrepreneur. Born in Atchison, K ...

(1873–1974), founder of newspaper ''The Oklahoman'' * Frank Gaylord (1925–2018), American sculptor *

Glenn Gaylord Glenn Gaylord is an American film and television director, producer and screenwriter.
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, American film and television director, producer, and screenwriter * Harvey Gaylord (1904–1983), President of Bell Aerospace *

James M. Gaylord James Madison Gaylord (May 29, 1811 – June 14, 1874) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio for one term from 1851 to 1853. Biography Born in Zanesville, Ohio, Gaylord moved to McConnelsville, Ohio, in 1818. He attended the common schools and t ...

(1811–1874), U.S. Representative from Ohio * Jeff Gaylord (born 1958), American professional wrestler *

Jim Gaylord Jim Gaylord (born 1974) is an American artist living and working in New York City. Based in a tradition of collage, his work is usually made from heavy paper that is cut out and pieced together into relief-like pictures. Gaylord was born in Washin ...

(born 1974), American artist *

John Gaylord John C. Gaylord (July 12, 1797 – July 17, 1874)Middle initial and 1874 death date are from . See also the onlinBiography of John C. Gaylord at The Joseph Smith Papers website was an early Mormon leader and member of the Presidency of the Seventy ...

(1797–1874), early Mormon leader * Joseph Gaylord, political consultant * Karen X. Gaylord (1921–2014), American actress and Miss Minnesota *

Levi B. Gaylord Levi B. Gaylord (September 23, 1840 – December 6, 1900) was an American soldier who fought in the American Civil War. Gaylord received his country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor. Gaylord's medal was won for his act ...

(1840–1900), American soldier who fought in the American Civil War * Mitch Gaylord (born 1961), American gymnast *

Norman Gaylord Norman Grant Gaylord (born Norman Gershon Goldstein; February 16, 1923 – September 18, 2007) was an American industrial chemist and research scientist. He was credited with playing a key role in the development of the gas-permeable rigid contact l ...

(1923–2007), American industrial chemist and research scientist * Reuben Gaylord (1812–1880), recognized leader of the missionary pioneers in the Nebraska Territory * Ronnie Gaylord (1930–2004), solo singer and member of The Gaylords * Scott Gaylord (born 1958), American NASCAR driver *

Winfield R. Gaylord Winfield Romeo Gaylord (June 14, 1870February 23, 1943) was an American journalist, minister, and socialist lecturer. He represented the northwest side of the city of Milwaukee in the Wisconsin State Senate during the 1909 and 1911 sessions. H ...

(1870–1943), member of the Wisconsin State Senate

Arts and media

Characters

*Gaylord Buzzard, a character in the cartoon strip '' Broom-Hilda'' * Gaylord the Camel, the mascot of the Campbell Fighting Camels and Lady Camels * Gaylord Focker, a character in the movie ''Meet the Parents'' and its sequels *Gaylord Justice, a character in the movie '' Smokey and the Bandit II'' * Gaylord Ravenal, a character in Edna Ferber's novel ''Show Boat'', and the musical play and movies based on it *Frederick Gaylord Crane, a character in the television series '' Frasier'' *Gaylord Robinson, a character in the animated series '' The Amazing World of Gumball'' *Gaylord, a character portrayed by English comic Dick Emery

Music

*Dean Ford and the Gaylords, a 1960s Scottish beat group later known as The Marmalade *

The Gaylords (Dominican band) The Gaylords Power Union of Dominica were a popular Carnival band from Dominica from 1966 to 1974. Members Members (during the lifetime of the group) included founder members Greg 'Breaker' Bannis who was the lead vocalist with Hot Chocolate, now ...

, a popular Carnival band from 1966 to 1974 * The Gaylords (American vocal group), an American singing trio *

Gaylord (band) Gaylord was an American rock band active from late 1995 until 2010. History Gaylord was founded in 1995 in Rochester, New York, by guitarist/ singer/songwriter Core Atoms ( Arcadea, Zruda) and bassist/singer/songwriter Jeff Steverson. In 1996, ...

from late 1990s-2010

Businesses

* Gaylord Hotels, a large convention hotel brand of Marriott International * Gaylord (automobile), a former car manufacturing company * Gaylord Container Corporation, a former U.S. paper manufacturer ** Gaylord (container), a genericized term for a bulk box, with a pallet for the base, and corrugated cardboard for the walls * Gaylord Chemical Corporation, located in the New Orleans suburb of Slidell, Louisiana, USA * Gaylord Entertainment Company

Places

Gaylord, Kansas Gaylord is a city in Smith County, Kansas, Smith County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the population of the city was 87. History Gaylord was founded in 1870. It was named for C. E. Gaylord, a native o ...

* Gaylord, Michigan *

Gaylord, Minnesota Gaylord is a city in Sibley County, Minnesota, United States, along the shore of Titlow Lake. It is approximately west-southwest of Minneapolis-St. Paul. The population was 2,305 at the 2010 census. Gaylord is the county seat. Geography Acc ...

* Gaylord, Oregon * Gaylord, Virginia *

Gaylordsville, Connecticut Gaylordsville is a village in the northwest corner of the town of New Milford, Connecticut, New Milford, Litchfield County, Connecticut, Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. It was listed as a census-designated place (CDP) prior to the 20 ...

*Gaylord Entertainment Center, former name of Bridgestone Arena * Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, at the University of Oklahoma

Other uses

*The Chicago Gaylords, a street gang * Sir Gaylord, an American Thoroughbred racehorse who later became a successful sire