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Gal

Unisex Name day: August 14
Gal is a short form of Gale: on birth records it is written Gale (32,291 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Gale page. Also a short form of Galen, Gaylon, Gaylen.
Origin: Old English. Meaning: Merry, lively, jovial.
From a surname based on Old English 'gal' ('merry, cheerful').

Name day for Gal

August 14

Why this day? Gal is a short form of Gale, and shares its name day.

Gal is celebrated in the United States on August 14.

The story of the name Gal

Gal is a short form of Gale. It keeps its origin (Old English) and meaning — merry, lively, jovial, and shares its name day, August 14.

On birth records, Gal is rarely written as such: the Gals are Gales (32,291 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Gale page. Gal is also a short form of Galen, Gaylon, Gaylen.

Frequently asked questions about Gal

What does Gal mean?

Gal is a short form of Gale, which means merry, lively, jovial.

When is Gal's name day?

August 14, together with Gale: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Gal a name in its own right?

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

Gal's profile

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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Tanya96%
  2. Victoria95%
  3. Kara95%
  4. Vickie95%
  5. Deanna95%
  6. Leona95%
  7. Vicki95%
  8. Dianne95%
  9. Diane95%
  10. Erica95%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth51%
  2. Andrea53%
  3. Faith55%
  4. Agnes57%
  5. Madelyn57%
  6. Barbara57%
  7. Teresa58%
  8. Terri58%
  9. Theresa58%
  10. Marguerite59%

Love potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Janet94%
  2. Jeanette94%
  3. Denise93%
  4. Doris92%
  5. Mabel90%
  6. Renee90%
  7. Tonya90%
  8. Glenda90%
  9. Gail89%
  10. Annette89%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody46%
  2. Marilyn46%
  3. Maya49%
  4. Hailey51%
  5. Tina53%
  6. Zoey53%
  7. Lillie54%
  8. Maggie54%
  9. Crystal55%
  10. April55%

Professional potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Grace91%
  2. Jocelyn90%
  3. Beverly88%
  4. Lorraine88%
  5. Maria87%
  6. Mariah87%
  7. Marie87%
  8. Mary87%
  9. Tonya84%
  10. Jacqueline84%

Bottom 10

  1. Whitney42%
  2. Crystal42%
  3. Harper42%
  4. Wanda42%
  5. Carla42%
  6. Ada42%
  7. Kendra42%
  8. Destiny42%
  9. Maxine42%
  10. Kara43%

Crush potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Claudia96%
  2. Brooke96%
  3. Tanya96%
  4. Monica96%
  5. Gail96%
  6. Sofia96%
  7. Brenda96%
  8. Courtney96%
  9. Tammy96%
  10. Darlene96%

Bottom 10

  1. Agnes52%
  2. Andrea53%
  3. Connie53%
  4. Constance53%
  5. Martha54%
  6. Ruth54%
  7. Roberta54%
  8. Barbara57%
  9. Norma59%
  10. Hailey62%
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