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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. Ethen96%
  2. Nel96%
  3. Armond96%
  4. Ethe96%
  5. Porfirio96%
  6. Malek96%
  7. Yasin96%
  8. Anibal96%
  9. Eth96%
  10. Darn96%

Bottom 10

  1. Gaston49%
  2. Castiel50%
  3. Leeroy52%
  4. Shawny53%
  5. Shawnie53%
  6. Jacko53%
  7. Shaney53%
  8. Shuggy53%
  9. Anakin53%
  10. Jock53%

Love potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Jhon96%
  2. Wardell96%
  3. Timmothy96%
  4. Taurus96%
  5. Norval96%
  6. Jarrell96%
  7. Alfie96%
  8. Mikeal96%
  9. Adelbert96%
  10. Kayleb96%

Bottom 10

  1. Mave42%
  2. Anakin42%
  3. Mav42%
  4. Eltony44%
  5. Dill46%
  6. Sid46%
  7. J.J46%
  8. Dylly46%
  9. Dyl46%
  10. Dyls46%

Professional potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Aman96%
  2. Calum90%
  3. Damir90%
  4. Melton89%
  5. Arvil89%
  6. Ewell89%
  7. Norwood89%
  8. Leeland89%
  9. Cecilio88%
  10. Donato88%

Bottom 10

  1. Zandy42%
  2. Achilles42%
  3. Orlandino42%
  4. Van-Van42%
  5. Tys42%
  6. Chey42%
  7. Cashy42%
  8. Tyce42%
  9. Sesé42%
  10. Cesa42%

Crush potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Neo96%
  2. Brade-o96%
  3. LAM96%
  4. Joziah96%
  5. CJ96%
  6. Brade96%
  7. Bri96%
  8. Dam96%
  9. Bran96%
  10. Darn96%

Bottom 10

  1. Werner47%
  2. Herby48%
  3. Herberto48%
  4. Shawnie49%
  5. Shanie49%
  6. Jock49%
  7. Shaughn49%
  8. Juanma49%
  9. Shany49%
  10. Shawny49%
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