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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. Bridgette95%
  2. Bridget95%
  3. Deana95%
  4. Tonia93%
  5. Kellie92%
  6. Sonja92%
  7. Tracie92%
  8. Ingrid90%
  9. Janelle88%
  10. Kelli88%

Bottom 10

  1. Gretchen59%
  2. Candy59%
  3. Greta59%
  4. Bobbi59%
  5. Misty66%
  6. Ginger66%
  7. Angelique67%
  8. Mandy68%
  9. Lea69%
  10. Angie69%

Love potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Tracie92%
  2. Yvette91%
  3. Tonia89%
  4. Nikki88%
  5. Kellie88%
  6. Aimee88%
  7. Amie88%
  8. Bridget87%
  9. Bridgette87%
  10. Marcy87%

Bottom 10

  1. Angelique48%
  2. Candy51%
  3. Alisa56%
  4. Shanna57%
  5. Lea58%
  6. Jolene58%
  7. Angie59%
  8. Kimberley61%
  9. Ginger62%
  10. Keisha64%

Professional potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Nikki84%
  2. Jami84%
  3. Bobbi81%
  4. Kristi81%
  5. Kristine81%
  6. Kristie81%
  7. Kristy81%
  8. Monique78%
  9. Angelia78%
  10. Tracie77%

Bottom 10

  1. Ronda45%
  2. Kenya48%
  3. Shawna49%
  4. Shauna49%
  5. Raquel51%
  6. Shanna51%
  7. Kimberley52%
  8. Jodi52%
  9. Trina56%
  10. Alisa56%

Crush potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Tonia96%
  2. Maribel96%
  3. Tracie96%
  4. Kellie96%
  5. Audra95%
  6. Traci95%
  7. Cherie95%
  8. Rochelle94%
  9. Kelli93%
  10. Aisha93%

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi54%
  2. Candy65%
  3. Gretchen70%
  4. Jami70%
  5. Ginger70%
  6. Greta70%
  7. Staci71%
  8. Angie71%
  9. Stacie71%
  10. Mandy73%
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