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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. Bryanna96%
  3. Qiana96%
  4. Candance96%
  5. Kandace96%
  6. Catharine96%
  7. Portia96%
  8. Kellyn96%
  9. Nadia96%
  10. Zaina96%

Bottom 10

  1. Allyssa45%
  2. Tequila48%
  3. Arwen49%
  4. Ashely50%
  5. Ruth51%
  6. Whitley51%
  7. Roo51%
  8. Ru51%
  9. Tut51%
  10. Ruthie51%

Love potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Glendora96%
  2. Luann96%
  3. Marybeth96%
  4. Dessie96%
  5. Willene96%
  6. Louvenia96%
  7. Lessie96%
  8. Carolann96%
  9. Maryelizabeth96%
  10. Hermelinda96%

Bottom 10

  1. Zelda42%
  2. Lulu42%
  3. Allyssa42%
  4. Caprice42%
  5. Whitley42%
  6. Tequila42%
  7. Janou42%
  8. Janis42%
  9. Lolita43%
  10. Heaven44%

Professional potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Sere96%
  2. Serena96%
  3. Séni96%
  4. Tawana94%
  5. Khadijah94%
  6. Loma94%
  7. Oneida93%
  8. Serene93%
  9. Prudence92%
  10. Deena91%

Bottom 10

  1. Wandzia42%
  2. Arya42%
  3. Dada42%
  4. Mercedez42%
  5. Nessie42%
  6. Armida42%
  7. Kali42%
  8. Tosha42%
  9. Londyn42%
  10. Alia42%

Crush potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Kimberlee96%
  2. Kess96%
  3. Claudia96%
  4. Valeria96%
  5. Tanisha96%
  6. Jaida96%
  7. Theodora96%
  8. Karine96%
  9. Danna96%
  10. Brooke96%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna47%
  2. Arwen49%
  3. Bertie49%
  4. Agnes52%
  5. Inez52%
  6. Nénès52%
  7. Nes52%
  8. Iny52%
  9. Aggie52%
  10. Allyssa52%
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