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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. Asher96%
  2. Darnell96%
  3. Damien96%
  4. Amir96%
  5. Nelson96%
  6. Myles96%
  7. Cyrus96%
  8. Barrett96%
  9. Leonel95%
  10. Landen95%

Bottom 10

  1. Freddy53%
  2. Shaun53%
  3. Garry57%
  4. Rolando57%
  5. Maverick58%
  6. Jermaine59%
  7. Timmy59%
  8. Salvador59%
  9. Conrad59%
  10. Rudy60%

Love potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Stewart96%
  2. Andres93%
  3. Alberto93%
  4. Louie92%
  5. Emmett92%
  6. Lamar91%
  7. Jarrod91%
  8. Roderick91%
  9. Darrel91%
  10. Amir91%

Bottom 10

  1. Maverick42%
  2. Holden47%
  3. Byron48%
  4. Alec48%
  5. Percy50%
  6. Dante51%
  7. Salvador54%
  8. Garry55%
  9. Homer55%
  10. Damon56%

Professional potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Hubert86%
  2. Lyle84%
  3. Loyd84%
  4. Alton84%
  5. Eldon84%
  6. Abel82%
  7. Graham81%
  8. Shaun81%
  9. Perry81%
  10. Jermaine81%

Bottom 10

  1. Terrell42%
  2. Van42%
  3. Jase42%
  4. Drake42%
  5. Cesar42%
  6. Virgil42%
  7. Darius42%
  8. Luther42%
  9. Zander42%
  10. Jayce42%

Crush potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Paxton96%
  2. Darin96%
  3. Marquis96%
  4. Landen96%
  5. Branden96%
  6. Asher96%
  7. Lamar96%
  8. Damien96%
  9. Brad96%
  10. Jace96%

Bottom 10

  1. Shaun49%
  2. Conrad52%
  3. Rolando52%
  4. Jermaine54%
  5. Elbert60%
  6. Kurt60%
  7. Willard62%
  8. Salvador63%
  9. Clint63%
  10. Cristian64%
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