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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. Tanya96%
  2. Brian96%
  3. Deanna95%
  4. Troy93%
  5. Brent92%
  6. Scott92%
  7. Dana92%
  8. Rodney90%
  9. Monica90%
  10. Tamara90%

Bottom 10

  1. Shawn53%
  2. Shane53%
  3. Mario63%
  4. Tina63%
  5. April66%
  6. Tracy67%
  7. Wendy67%
  8. Jennifer69%
  9. Stacey69%
  10. Heidi69%

Love potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Tonya90%
  2. Andre90%
  3. Amy88%
  4. Troy88%
  5. Brian88%
  6. Rodney87%
  7. Michelle85%
  8. Michele85%
  9. Brent84%
  10. Scott84%

Bottom 10

  1. Tina53%
  2. April55%
  3. Tracy56%
  4. Jennifer60%
  5. Jill60%
  6. Nina60%
  7. Tara61%
  8. Melissa62%
  9. Gina63%
  10. Shannon63%

Professional potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Tonya84%
  2. Michele83%
  3. Michelle83%
  4. Shane81%
  5. Shawn81%
  6. Andre78%
  7. Angela78%
  8. Scott77%
  9. Rodney74%
  10. Lisa73%

Bottom 10

  1. Darren42%
  2. Jason42%
  3. Chad42%
  4. Tamara47%
  5. Tina48%
  6. Gina48%
  7. Tara48%
  8. Bradley48%
  9. Jennifer51%
  10. Stacy51%

Crush potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Brian96%
  2. Tanya96%
  3. Monica96%
  4. Kimberly96%
  5. Lance95%
  6. Veronica93%
  7. Amy93%
  8. Melinda93%
  9. Christy93%
  10. Troy93%

Bottom 10

  1. Shane49%
  2. Shawn49%
  3. Andre66%
  4. Tonya68%
  5. Marc70%
  6. Eric70%
  7. Stacey71%
  8. Mario71%
  9. Tina72%
  10. April73%
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