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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. Darnell96%
  2. Devon96%
  3. Felipe95%
  4. Tori95%
  5. Candace95%
  6. Branden95%
  7. Marquis95%
  8. Alejandra94%
  9. Lamar93%
  10. Antonia93%

Bottom 10

  1. Tia57%
  2. Rolando57%
  3. Meagan59%
  4. Salvador59%
  5. Simone61%
  6. Jillian63%
  7. Sheldon64%
  8. Alec64%
  9. Sasha66%
  10. Tristen66%

Love potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Alberto93%
  2. Lamar91%
  3. Drew90%
  4. Mathew90%
  5. Felipe90%
  6. Antonia89%
  7. Tori88%
  8. Johnathon88%
  9. Nichole88%
  10. Jonathon88%

Bottom 10

  1. Alec48%
  2. Raven50%
  3. Yesenia50%
  4. Krystal50%
  5. Tia53%
  6. Kassandra54%
  7. Tristen54%
  8. Salvador54%
  9. Cheyenne55%
  10. Sasha55%

Professional potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Nichole84%
  2. Jaclyn84%
  3. Krista81%
  4. Jillian81%
  5. Kirsten81%
  6. Blanca80%
  7. Gilberto79%
  8. Drew78%
  9. Dominique78%
  10. Rolando77%

Bottom 10

  1. Terrell42%
  2. Darius42%
  3. Darian42%
  4. Orlando42%
  5. Sheldon42%
  6. Simone45%
  7. Britney45%
  8. Kassandra45%
  9. Conor46%
  10. Marquis46%

Crush potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Marquis96%
  2. Cara96%
  3. Branden96%
  4. Chelsey96%
  5. Lamar96%
  6. Karina96%
  7. Antonia96%
  8. Darnell96%
  9. Cristina96%
  10. Felipe95%

Bottom 10

  1. Rolando52%
  2. Simone55%
  3. Salvador63%
  4. Jillian63%
  5. Hilary64%
  6. Hillary64%
  7. Kristian64%
  8. Gilberto65%
  9. Tia65%
  10. Drew66%
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