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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. Brian96%
  2. Troy93%
  3. Brent92%
  4. Scott92%
  5. Rodney90%
  6. Lance89%
  7. Darren82%
  8. Derrick82%
  9. Bradley80%
  10. Erik78%

Bottom 10

  1. Shawn53%
  2. Shane53%
  3. Mario63%
  4. Eric70%
  5. Marc72%
  6. Wesley72%
  7. Chad73%
  8. Jeremy73%
  9. Andre73%
  10. Jason76%

Love potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Andre90%
  2. Troy88%
  3. Brian88%
  4. Rodney87%
  5. Brent84%
  6. Scott84%
  7. Lance84%
  8. Derrick82%
  9. Erik74%
  10. Eric74%

Bottom 10

  1. Wesley66%
  2. Chad66%
  3. Darren68%
  4. Jeremy69%
  5. Marc70%
  6. Jason71%
  7. Bradley71%
  8. Shane72%
  9. Shawn72%
  10. Mario73%

Professional potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Shane81%
  2. Shawn81%
  3. Andre78%
  4. Scott77%
  5. Rodney74%
  6. Brent71%
  7. Jeremy71%
  8. Derrick69%
  9. Erik66%
  10. Mario62%

Bottom 10

  1. Darren42%
  2. Jason42%
  3. Chad42%
  4. Bradley48%
  5. Brian51%
  6. Lance52%
  7. Wesley56%
  8. Troy57%
  9. Eric61%
  10. Mario62%

Crush potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Brian96%
  2. Lance95%
  3. Troy93%
  4. Bradley92%
  5. Darren91%
  6. Jason87%
  7. Rodney87%
  8. Chad87%
  9. Brent85%
  10. Scott85%

Bottom 10

  1. Shane49%
  2. Shawn49%
  3. Andre66%
  4. Marc70%
  5. Eric70%
  6. Mario71%
  7. Erik75%
  8. Jeremy75%
  9. Derrick82%
  10. Wesley83%
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