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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. Brigitte95%
  2. Lyndon95%
  3. Cliff94%
  4. Luann94%
  5. Frederic93%
  6. Curtiss92%
  7. Mitch92%
  8. Minerva92%
  9. Jacque91%
  10. Leeann91%

Bottom 10

  1. Felton50%
  2. Deidre53%
  3. Lolita55%
  4. Elvis55%
  5. Zina57%
  6. Lourdes57%
  7. Georgette57%
  8. Terrie58%
  9. Joesph59%
  10. Edie59%

Love potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Luann96%
  2. Marybeth96%
  3. Carolann96%
  4. Greggory96%
  5. Patrica95%
  6. Jeffry94%
  7. Randell94%
  8. Nan94%
  9. Deann93%
  10. Leisa93%

Bottom 10

  1. Elvis42%
  2. Lolita43%
  3. Moira46%
  4. Edie46%
  5. Caryl47%
  6. Zina48%
  7. Kitty50%
  8. Artis52%
  9. Joycelyn53%
  10. Melodie53%

Professional potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Maryellen89%
  2. Linwood89%
  3. Suzan88%
  4. Sharyn88%
  5. Bernita88%
  6. Deann88%
  7. Diann88%
  8. Noreen88%
  9. Mari87%
  10. Joesph86%

Bottom 10

  1. Madonna42%
  2. Roxane42%
  3. Carleen44%
  4. Zina47%
  5. Dirk47%
  6. Elvis48%
  7. Roxann49%
  8. Deidre49%
  9. Artis49%
  10. Jeanie49%

Crush potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Benita96%
  2. Luann96%
  3. Tamera96%
  4. Leeann96%
  5. Nita95%
  6. Carolann95%
  7. Kathi95%
  8. Marybeth93%
  9. Laureen93%
  10. Kathlyn93%

Bottom 10

  1. Felton53%
  2. Joesph56%
  3. Alfreda57%
  4. Edie58%
  5. Zina60%
  6. Elvis62%
  7. Nanette63%
  8. Lolita63%
  9. Georgette63%
  10. Terrie64%
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