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Gag

Boy Name day: October 23 In French: Gonzague
Gag is a short form of Gage: on birth records it is written Gage (59,131 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Gage page.
Origin: Old French. Meaning: Measure, or pledge.
From an English occupational surname based on Old French 'gauge' (measurer) or 'gage' (pledge).

Name day for Gag

October 23

Why this day? Gag is a short form of Gage, and shares its name day.

Gag is celebrated in the United States on October 23.

The story of the name Gag

Gag is a short form of Gage. It keeps its origin (Old French) and meaning — measure, or pledge, and shares its name day, October 23.

On birth records, Gag is rarely written as such: the Gags are Gages (59,131 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Gage page.

Frequently asked questions about Gag

What does Gag mean?

Gag is a short form of Gage, which means measure, or pledge.

When is Gag's name day?

October 23, together with Gage: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Gag a name in its own right?

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

Gag's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 5/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 4/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Gag

Love potential for Gag

Top 10

  1. Howard76%
  2. Chester76%
  3. Joe74%
  4. Alfred73%
  5. Ray72%
  6. Gilbert72%
  7. Raymond72%
  8. Albert71%
  9. Leroy71%
  10. Donald71%

Bottom 10

  1. Leonard42%
  2. Thelma42%
  3. Clara42%
  4. Dora42%
  5. Calvin42%
  6. Lillie42%
  7. Billie42%
  8. Alice42%
  9. Ethel42%
  10. Mae42%

Professional potential for Gag

Bottom 10

  1. Jessie42%
  2. Arnold42%
  3. Dora42%
  4. Marvin42%
  5. Alvin42%
  6. Billie42%
  7. Marjorie42%
  8. Joan42%
  9. Maxine42%
  10. Francis42%

Crush potential for Gag

Bottom 10

  1. Herbert45%
  2. Johnnie46%
  3. Jack46%
  4. Leonard47%
  5. Gertrude49%
  6. Agnes49%
  7. Francis49%
  8. Raymond49%
  9. Roland49%
  10. Ray49%
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