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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. Leroy96%
  2. Leona95%
  3. Fred93%
  4. Edward93%
  5. Eva92%
  6. Billy90%
  7. Willie90%
  8. Franklin90%
  9. Arlene90%
  10. Frank88%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth51%
  2. Johnnie53%
  3. Jack53%
  4. Roland57%
  5. Herbert57%
  6. Agnes57%
  7. Marguerite59%
  8. Billie59%
  9. Margie59%
  10. Margaret59%

Love potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Alfred96%
  2. Leroy94%
  3. Jeanette94%
  4. Doris92%
  5. Elmer92%
  6. Lester92%
  7. Louis92%
  8. Mabel90%
  9. Lorraine89%
  10. Arlene89%

Bottom 10

  1. Billie49%
  2. Lillie54%
  3. Alice56%
  4. Leonard58%
  5. Viola60%
  6. Arnold61%
  7. Ethel61%
  8. Dora62%
  9. Marvin62%
  10. Mae62%

Professional potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Lorraine88%
  2. Marie87%
  3. Mary87%
  4. Joe86%
  5. Chester84%
  6. Josephine82%
  7. Evelyn82%
  8. Louise82%
  9. Jack81%
  10. Johnnie81%

Bottom 10

  1. Donald42%
  2. Ada42%
  3. Maxine42%
  4. Calvin45%
  5. Jennie49%
  6. Sidney49%
  7. Jean49%
  8. Joan49%
  9. Warren50%
  10. Franklin50%

Crush potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Leroy96%
  2. Mabel93%
  3. Arlene93%
  4. Geraldine93%
  5. Franklin93%
  6. Joann92%
  7. Doris92%
  8. Eva91%
  9. Sidney91%
  10. Donald91%

Bottom 10

  1. Herbert48%
  2. Jack49%
  3. Johnnie49%
  4. Agnes52%
  5. Roland52%
  6. Ruth54%
  7. Joe56%
  8. Harry59%
  9. Henry59%
  10. Norma59%
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