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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. Lu93%
  2. Sharyl92%
  3. Ronna92%
  4. Jacquelyne91%
  5. Regena90%
  6. Arnita90%
  7. Vernita90%
  8. Pamella89%
  9. Cheryll88%
  10. Sharleen88%

Bottom 10

  1. Melodee60%
  2. Peri61%
  3. Cyndi61%
  4. Velvet62%
  5. Theresia62%
  6. Deedee62%
  7. Mikki63%
  8. Lawanna63%
  9. Babette64%
  10. Helga64%

Love potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Glendora96%
  2. Hermelinda96%
  3. Sharyl95%
  4. Loriann95%
  5. Sanjuanita95%
  6. Kathyrn95%
  7. Kathlene93%
  8. Sanjuana93%
  9. Joette93%
  10. Ruthanne93%

Bottom 10

  1. Velvet46%
  2. Deedee49%
  3. Cyndi53%
  4. Peri53%
  5. Melodee53%
  6. Cherrie53%
  7. Enola54%
  8. Barbie54%
  9. Cherri54%
  10. Eartha55%

Professional potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Gwenda90%
  2. Fredia89%
  3. Georgine88%
  4. Jacquelyne88%
  5. Ruthanne88%
  6. Laraine86%
  7. Pamelia86%
  8. Janise86%
  9. Eilene86%
  10. Jeanmarie85%

Bottom 10

  1. Fonda43%
  2. Arnita47%
  3. Drucilla47%
  4. Enola49%
  5. Eartha50%
  6. Lita53%
  7. Drusilla54%
  8. Cyndi56%
  9. Velvet56%
  10. Mikki56%

Crush potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Loriann96%
  2. Hermelinda95%
  3. Cheryll95%
  4. Sharleen95%
  5. Sharen95%
  6. Sharyl95%
  7. Karlene95%
  8. Kathlene95%
  9. Maryalice93%
  10. Sanjuanita93%

Bottom 10

  1. Helga60%
  2. Cyndi61%
  3. Melodee63%
  4. Peri66%
  5. Barbie67%
  6. Theresia68%
  7. Babette68%
  8. Perri68%
  9. Mikki68%
  10. Merri68%
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