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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. Carlota94%
  2. Eda90%
  3. Signe90%
  4. Ceola90%
  5. Karren90%
  6. Dominga90%
  7. Arla89%
  8. Beverlee89%
  9. Lera88%
  10. Ena88%

Bottom 10

  1. Hildegarde57%
  2. Tiny59%
  3. Viva59%
  4. Sibyl59%
  5. Santa60%
  6. Ozella60%
  7. Josefa60%
  8. Pinkie60%
  9. Zita60%
  10. Amparo60%

Love potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Willene96%
  2. Louvenia96%
  3. Susann95%
  4. Rutha94%
  5. Mammie93%
  6. Erlene93%
  7. Exie93%
  8. Margarete93%
  9. Carolyne93%
  10. Verdie93%

Bottom 10

  1. Freeda44%
  2. Tiny46%
  3. Pinkie48%
  4. Fairy49%
  5. Fae51%
  6. Viva51%
  7. Armida53%
  8. Sibyl53%
  9. Jossie53%
  10. Neoma54%

Professional potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Loma94%
  2. Oneida93%
  3. Jeraldine88%
  4. Merlene88%
  5. Pearle88%
  6. Louvenia88%
  7. Palma86%
  8. Evelyne86%
  9. Willene84%
  10. Arvilla84%

Bottom 10

  1. Armida42%
  2. Vashti43%
  3. Arla45%
  4. Zetta49%
  5. Felipa49%
  6. Queenie50%
  7. Zenobia50%
  8. Leonore52%
  9. Thora53%
  10. Laverna53%

Crush potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Santina96%
  2. Carolyne95%
  3. Madie95%
  4. Elizebeth95%
  5. Beverlee95%
  6. Christeen95%
  7. Ailene94%
  8. Maryrose93%
  9. Lovina93%
  10. Shelba93%

Bottom 10

  1. Hildegarde52%
  2. Freeda58%
  3. Josefa60%
  4. Zita60%
  5. Amparo60%
  6. Santa60%
  7. Ozella60%
  8. Viva62%
  9. Delphia63%
  10. Fae63%
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