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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. Vickie95%
  2. Vicki95%
  3. Brigitte95%
  4. Dianne95%
  5. Diane95%
  6. Diana95%
  7. Dianna95%
  8. Luann94%
  9. Lu93%
  10. Gail93%

Bottom 10

  1. Deidre53%
  2. Janis55%
  3. Lolita55%
  4. Zina57%
  5. Lourdes57%
  6. Georgette57%
  7. Barbara57%
  8. Therese58%
  9. Terrie58%
  10. Teri58%

Love potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Glendora96%
  2. Luann96%
  3. Marybeth96%
  4. Carolann96%
  5. Hermelinda96%
  6. Sharyl95%
  7. Loriann95%
  8. Sanjuanita95%
  9. Patrica95%
  10. Kathyrn95%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Lolita43%
  3. Melody46%
  4. Velvet46%
  5. Moira46%
  6. Edie46%
  7. Marilyn46%
  8. Caryl47%
  9. Zina48%
  10. Deedee49%

Professional potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Gwenda90%
  2. Fredia89%
  3. Maryellen89%
  4. Georgine88%
  5. Suzan88%
  6. Sharyn88%
  7. Bernita88%
  8. Jacquelyne88%
  9. Ruthanne88%
  10. Beverly88%

Bottom 10

  1. Madonna42%
  2. Roxane42%
  3. Wanda42%
  4. Carla42%
  5. Fonda43%
  6. Gloria43%
  7. Carleen44%
  8. Marilyn45%
  9. Janis45%
  10. Rita47%

Crush potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Claudia96%
  2. Gail96%
  3. Brenda96%
  4. Benita96%
  5. Luann96%
  6. Tammy96%
  7. Darlene96%
  8. Tamera96%
  9. Leann96%
  10. Cynthia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Connie53%
  2. Constance53%
  3. Martha54%
  4. Roberta54%
  5. Alfreda57%
  6. Barbara57%
  7. Janis58%
  8. Edie58%
  9. Zina60%
  10. Helga60%
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