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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. Thomas95%
  2. Vickie95%
  3. Vicki95%
  4. Kenneth95%
  5. Dianne95%
  6. Diane95%
  7. Darryl95%
  8. Diana95%
  9. Roy93%
  10. Gail93%

Bottom 10

  1. John53%
  2. Jimmy57%
  3. Johnny57%
  4. Barbara57%
  5. Tommy58%
  6. Teresa58%
  7. Terri58%
  8. Theresa58%
  9. Martha59%
  10. Roberta59%

Love potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Jeffrey94%
  2. Janet94%
  3. Jeffery94%
  4. Denise93%
  5. Thomas91%
  6. Darryl91%
  7. Renee90%
  8. Douglas90%
  9. Randall90%
  10. Martin90%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody46%
  2. Johnny46%
  3. Marilyn46%
  4. Karl47%
  5. Jimmy52%
  6. Carmen54%
  7. Lee55%
  8. Tommy55%
  9. Cindy56%
  10. Jim58%

Professional potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Beverly88%
  2. Maria87%
  3. Joseph86%
  4. Leslie85%
  5. Jacqueline84%
  6. Glenda83%
  7. Rosemary82%
  8. Roberta81%
  9. Christine81%
  10. Barbara81%

Bottom 10

  1. Dean42%
  2. Wanda42%
  3. Carla42%
  4. Gloria43%
  5. Marilyn45%
  6. Rita47%
  7. Johnny47%
  8. Vicki47%
  9. Vickie47%
  10. Georgia48%

Crush potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Claudia96%
  2. Gail96%
  3. Brenda96%
  4. Tammy96%
  5. Darlene96%
  6. Kenneth96%
  7. Cynthia96%
  8. Vicki95%
  9. Charlene95%
  10. Linda95%

Bottom 10

  1. John49%
  2. Connie53%
  3. Constance53%
  4. Martha54%
  5. Roberta54%
  6. Karl55%
  7. Joseph56%
  8. Barbara57%
  9. Jon62%
  10. Anne62%
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