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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. Daren95%
  2. Theron93%
  3. Kareem93%
  4. Antwan92%
  5. Deron90%
  6. Shon90%
  7. Darron90%
  8. Delvin90%
  9. Kristofer89%
  10. Donnell89%

Bottom 10

  1. Scotty58%
  2. Erich59%
  3. Wilfredo60%
  4. Federico60%
  5. Hans63%
  6. Edwardo68%
  7. Leopoldo69%
  8. Reggie69%
  9. Kip70%
  10. Josh71%

Love potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Danial95%
  2. Darron92%
  3. Delvin89%
  4. Kareem89%
  5. Shelton87%
  6. Kristofer87%
  7. Rodrick87%
  8. Daren87%
  9. Scot85%
  10. Donnell84%

Bottom 10

  1. Scotty55%
  2. Erich58%
  3. Wilfredo60%
  4. Federico60%
  5. Josh65%
  6. Kip65%
  7. Rico65%
  8. Bryon67%
  9. Donny67%
  10. Reggie68%

Professional potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Glendon89%
  2. Scot79%
  3. Kraig77%
  4. Reggie77%
  5. Rodrick76%
  6. Delvin76%
  7. Darron76%
  8. Dion76%
  9. Jeromy74%
  10. Danial71%

Bottom 10

  1. Alfonzo45%
  2. Theron47%
  3. Cedrick49%
  4. Shad49%
  5. Donnell49%
  6. Rico53%
  7. Aric53%
  8. Antione54%
  9. Kip55%
  10. Douglass56%

Crush potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Kareem96%
  2. Darron92%
  3. Donnell91%
  4. Antione91%
  5. Daren90%
  6. Aric90%
  7. Delvin90%
  8. Deron88%
  9. Carlo88%
  10. Shon88%

Bottom 10

  1. Erich50%
  2. Federico60%
  3. Wilfredo60%
  4. Hans62%
  5. Scotty64%
  6. Leopoldo66%
  7. Dion67%
  8. Daron67%
  9. Darrick71%
  10. Abdul71%
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