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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. Armond96%
  2. Porfirio96%
  3. Catharine96%
  4. Clovis96%
  5. Leroy96%
  6. Rexford96%
  7. Leone96%
  8. Leona95%
  9. Wilmer95%
  10. Orland95%

Bottom 10

  1. Gaston49%
  2. Ruth51%
  3. Ruthie51%
  4. Odie52%
  5. Leeroy52%
  6. Johnie53%
  7. Johnnie53%
  8. Iona53%
  9. Jack53%
  10. Erna54%

Love potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Truman96%
  2. Dessie96%
  3. Willene96%
  4. Louvenia96%
  5. Norval96%
  6. Lessie96%
  7. Adelbert96%
  8. Alfred96%
  9. Vergie96%
  10. Loyce95%

Bottom 10

  1. Lulu42%
  2. Merlin43%
  3. Elton44%
  4. Freeda44%
  5. Ouida44%
  6. Tiny46%
  7. Lola48%
  8. Pinkie48%
  9. Billie49%
  10. Fairy49%

Professional potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Loma94%
  2. Oneida93%
  3. Prudence92%
  4. Winfred92%
  5. Everette90%
  6. Ruthann90%
  7. Maurine90%
  8. Melton89%
  9. Arvil89%
  10. Raymon89%

Bottom 10

  1. Armida42%
  2. Donald42%
  3. Eris42%
  4. Virgil42%
  5. Elton42%
  6. Roxie42%
  7. Luther42%
  8. Lucious42%
  9. Cleon42%
  10. Mcarthur42%

Crush potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Victory96%
  2. Leroy96%
  3. Santina96%
  4. Odell96%
  5. Evans95%
  6. Wilmer95%
  7. Malvin95%
  8. Theadore95%
  9. Carolyne95%
  10. Madie95%

Bottom 10

  1. Werner47%
  2. Erna47%
  3. Herbert48%
  4. Jack49%
  5. Bertie49%
  6. Johnie49%
  7. Johnnie49%
  8. Gaston51%
  9. Conrad52%
  10. Agnes52%
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