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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. Bridgette95%
  2. Bridget95%
  3. Jarrod95%
  4. Deana95%
  5. Darin95%
  6. Tyrone93%
  7. Kristopher93%
  8. Tonia93%
  9. Kellie92%
  10. Sonja92%

Bottom 10

  1. Shaun53%
  2. Jermaine59%
  3. Gretchen59%
  4. Candy59%
  5. Greta59%
  6. Bobbi59%
  7. Misty66%
  8. Ginger66%
  9. Damon67%
  10. Angelique67%

Love potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Tracie92%
  2. Yvette91%
  3. Jarrod91%
  4. Roderick91%
  5. Tonia89%
  6. Darrin88%
  7. Nikki88%
  8. Kellie88%
  9. Aimee88%
  10. Amie88%

Bottom 10

  1. Angelique48%
  2. Candy51%
  3. Damon56%
  4. Clint56%
  5. Alisa56%
  6. Shanna57%
  7. Lea58%
  8. Jolene58%
  9. Angie59%
  10. Kimberley61%

Professional potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Elisha90%
  2. Nikki84%
  3. Jami84%
  4. Bobbi81%
  5. Kristi81%
  6. Shaun81%
  7. Lesley81%
  8. Kristine81%
  9. Kristie81%
  10. Kristy81%

Bottom 10

  1. Damon45%
  2. Ronda45%
  3. Quincy46%
  4. Kenya48%
  5. Shawna49%
  6. Shauna49%
  7. Raquel51%
  8. Shanna51%
  9. Roderick52%
  10. Kimberley52%

Crush potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Darin96%
  2. Tonia96%
  3. Maribel96%
  4. Tracie96%
  5. Kellie96%
  6. Audra95%
  7. Traci95%
  8. Darrin95%
  9. Cherie95%
  10. Rochelle94%

Bottom 10

  1. Shaun49%
  2. Bobbi54%
  3. Jermaine54%
  4. Clint63%
  5. Elisha64%
  6. Candy65%
  7. Vance66%
  8. Gretchen70%
  9. Jami70%
  10. Ginger70%
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