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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. Ervin95%
  2. Harlan95%
  3. Sondra94%
  4. Maryann92%
  5. Reba92%
  6. Julius90%
  7. Willis90%
  8. Dewey90%
  9. Murray90%
  10. Doyle90%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruthie51%
  2. Johnie53%
  3. Lola57%
  4. Inez57%
  5. Ramona58%
  6. Bernadine59%
  7. Conrad59%
  8. Percy60%
  9. Homer60%
  10. Beulah61%

Love potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Jeannette94%
  2. Louie92%
  3. Nettie90%
  4. Bert90%
  5. Willis90%
  6. Mable90%
  7. Antoinette90%
  8. Ollie89%
  9. Morris88%
  10. Edmund87%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola48%
  2. Percy50%
  3. Cleo51%
  4. Lizzie52%
  5. Homer55%
  6. Fay56%
  7. Fern60%
  8. Jewel60%
  9. Opal60%
  10. Elva61%

Professional potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Mollie87%
  2. Mamie87%
  3. Freda86%
  4. Alberta86%
  5. Hubert86%
  6. Lyle84%
  7. Ernestine84%
  8. Antoinette84%
  9. Loyd84%
  10. Alton84%

Bottom 10

  1. Virgil42%
  2. Luther42%
  3. Estella46%
  4. Iva49%
  5. Wallace51%
  6. Melba53%
  7. Reba54%
  8. Elvira54%
  9. Julius54%
  10. Dick54%

Crush potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Jeannine95%
  2. Etta94%
  3. Mable94%
  4. Celia93%
  5. Rhoda93%
  6. Dewey92%
  7. Myrna91%
  8. Sondra91%
  9. Melba91%
  10. Reba91%

Bottom 10

  1. Johnie49%
  2. Conrad52%
  3. Inez52%
  4. Ramona53%
  5. Ruthie54%
  6. Alberta57%
  7. Elbert60%
  8. Lola62%
  9. Willard62%
  10. Elva63%
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