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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. Tanja96%
  2. Qiana96%
  3. Candance96%
  4. Kellyn96%
  5. Zaina96%
  6. Tanusha96%
  7. Kirstyn96%
  8. Akilah96%
  9. Brynnie96%
  10. Tanechka96%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila48%
  2. Arwen49%
  3. Roo51%
  4. Ru51%
  5. Tut51%
  6. Ruthy51%
  7. Drea53%
  8. Janou55%
  9. Pepper55%
  10. Loli57%

Love potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Glendora96%
  2. Willene96%
  3. Louvenia96%
  4. Maryelizabeth96%
  5. Hermelinda96%
  6. Sharyl95%
  7. Susann95%
  8. Loriann95%
  9. Sanjuanita95%
  10. Kathyrn95%

Bottom 10

  1. Caprice42%
  2. Tequila42%
  3. Janou42%
  4. Heavie44%
  5. Heav44%
  6. Freeda44%
  7. Luni45%
  8. Calliope45%
  9. Louna45%
  10. Velvet46%

Professional potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Sere96%
  2. Séni96%
  3. Loma94%
  4. Oneida93%
  5. Serene93%
  6. Temperance91%
  7. Gwenda90%
  8. Tarra90%
  9. Joce90%
  10. Fredia89%

Bottom 10

  1. Wandzia42%
  2. Dada42%
  3. Mercedez42%
  4. Nessie42%
  5. Armida42%
  6. Dima42%
  7. Maxi42%
  8. Sis42%
  9. Diam42%
  10. Whit42%

Crush potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Kess96%
  2. Karine96%
  3. Sissi96%
  4. Viktoria96%
  5. Mego96%
  6. Ley96%
  7. Sof96%
  8. Cia96%
  9. Lene96%
  10. Bren96%

Bottom 10

  1. Arwen49%
  2. Nénès52%
  3. Nes52%
  4. Iny52%
  5. Aggie52%
  6. Hildegarde52%
  7. Zee52%
  8. Agnou52%
  9. Tequila52%
  10. Ramie53%
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