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Bail

Unisex Name day: March 19
Bail is a short form of Bailey: on birth records it is written Bailey (123,520 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Bailey page. Also a short form of Baila.
Origin: Old French / Middle English. Meaning: bailiff (steward/officer); or the outer wall/courtyard of a castle.
From Middle English via Old French, either baillif ('bailiff, steward') or baile ('the outer wall or court of a castle'), transferred from surname to given name.

Name day for Bail

March 19

Why this day? Bail is a short form of Bailey, and shares its name day.

Bail is celebrated in the United States on March 19.

The story of the name Bail

Bail is a short form of Bailey. It keeps its origin (Old French / Middle English) and meaning — bailiff (steward/officer); or the outer wall/courtyard of a castle, and shares its name day, March 19.

On birth records, Bail is rarely written as such: the Bails are Baileys (123,520 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Bailey page. Bail is also a short form of Baila.

Frequently asked questions about Bail

What does Bail mean?

Bail is a short form of Bailey, which means bailiff (steward/officer); or the outer wall/courtyard of a castle.

When is Bail's name day?

March 19, together with Bailey: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Bail a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Bailey.

Bail's profile

Energy 7/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 5/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 6/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Bail

Top 10

  1. Nica96%
  2. Josalyn96%
  3. Viv96%
  4. Tash96%
  5. Becca96%
  6. Meghann96%
  7. Kimberli96%
  8. Landa96%
  9. Natascha96%
  10. Malika96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila48%
  2. Arwen53%
  3. Kals53%
  4. Sibyl54%
  5. Luni55%
  6. Célou55%
  7. Tut55%
  8. Ru55%
  9. Célès55%
  10. Louna55%

Love potential for Bail

Top 10

  1. Jeanmarie96%
  2. Marna96%
  3. Evvie96%
  4. Eldora96%
  5. Luce96%
  6. Marylynn96%
  7. Hilma96%
  8. Margaretta96%
  9. Samia96%
  10. Maricruz96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila44%
  2. Heavie51%
  3. Heav51%
  4. Kals51%
  5. Luni53%
  6. Louna53%
  7. Heavenly54%
  8. Janou54%
  9. Loli54%
  10. Mal56%

Professional potential for Bail

Top 10

  1. Nichi96%
  2. Donielle96%
  3. Nikki-B96%
  4. Jeraldine96%
  5. Janise96%
  6. Fredia96%
  7. Toinette96%
  8. Trula96%
  9. Louvenia96%
  10. Pollie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Khaleesi42%
  2. Adie42%
  3. Dada42%
  4. Dima42%
  5. Diamonda42%
  6. Ary42%
  7. Diam42%
  8. Arry42%
  9. Kals42%
  10. Kendi43%

Crush potential for Bail

Top 10

  1. Laurie-Lou96%
  2. Vally96%
  3. Lyd96%
  4. Sony96%
  5. Abygail96%
  6. Maite96%
  7. Debi96%
  8. Raquie96%
  9. Bex96%
  10. Kell96%

Bottom 10

  1. Arwen49%
  2. Iny53%
  3. Hildegarde53%
  4. Nénès53%
  5. Zee53%
  6. Drea53%
  7. Aggie53%
  8. Agnou53%
  9. Nes53%
  10. Tut54%
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