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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. Brigitte95%
  2. Luann94%
  3. Minerva92%
  4. Leeann91%
  5. Lorrie90%
  6. Caren89%
  7. Tamera89%
  8. Nita89%
  9. Tana88%
  10. Jerri88%

Bottom 10

  1. Deidre53%
  2. Lolita55%
  3. Zina57%
  4. Lourdes57%
  5. Georgette57%
  6. Terrie58%
  7. Edie59%
  8. Deirdre59%
  9. Susanna61%
  10. Moira63%

Love potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Luann96%
  2. Marybeth96%
  3. Carolann96%
  4. Patrica95%
  5. Nan94%
  6. Deann93%
  7. Leisa93%
  8. Diann93%
  9. Kathi93%
  10. Darleen93%

Bottom 10

  1. Lolita43%
  2. Moira46%
  3. Edie46%
  4. Caryl47%
  5. Zina48%
  6. Kitty50%
  7. Joycelyn53%
  8. Melodie53%
  9. Deidre54%
  10. Madonna56%

Professional potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Maryellen89%
  2. Suzan88%
  3. Sharyn88%
  4. Bernita88%
  5. Deann88%
  6. Diann88%
  7. Noreen88%
  8. Mari87%
  9. Evonne86%
  10. Mariann85%

Bottom 10

  1. Madonna42%
  2. Roxane42%
  3. Carleen44%
  4. Zina47%
  5. Roxann49%
  6. Deidre49%
  7. Jeanie49%
  8. Caryl50%
  9. Georgette52%
  10. Lynnette52%

Crush potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Benita96%
  2. Luann96%
  3. Tamera96%
  4. Leeann96%
  5. Nita95%
  6. Carolann95%
  7. Kathi95%
  8. Marybeth93%
  9. Laureen93%
  10. Kathlyn93%

Bottom 10

  1. Alfreda57%
  2. Edie58%
  3. Zina60%
  4. Nanette63%
  5. Lolita63%
  6. Georgette63%
  7. Terrie64%
  8. Moira64%
  9. Twila66%
  10. Susanna66%
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