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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. Ethen96%
  2. Yair96%
  3. Ragan96%
  4. Alek96%
  5. Juwan96%
  6. Creighton96%
  7. Shaan95%
  8. Chancellor95%
  9. Landis95%
  10. Tavis95%

Bottom 10

  1. Arwen49%
  2. Fredy57%
  3. Luc58%
  4. Kaydee59%
  5. Isaak60%
  6. Babyboy60%
  7. Saray60%
  8. Gema60%
  9. Ubaldo60%
  10. Eriberto60%

Love potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Jhon96%
  2. Maryelizabeth96%
  3. Kayleb96%
  4. Cameran95%
  5. Joeseph95%
  6. Jaycob95%
  7. Emmit94%
  8. Chancellor94%
  9. Domenico94%
  10. Roque94%

Bottom 10

  1. Kalei44%
  2. Arwen46%
  3. Babyboy50%
  4. Brissa50%
  5. Berlin51%
  6. Aiyanna51%
  7. Daija51%
  8. Dariana51%
  9. Kiyah52%
  10. Fredy52%

Professional potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Aman96%
  2. Serene93%
  3. Leeland89%
  4. Cecilio88%
  5. Sahana88%
  6. Madelaine88%
  7. Azul88%
  8. Landin87%
  9. Harmonie87%
  10. Simran86%

Bottom 10

  1. Shia42%
  2. Tyce42%
  3. Urijah42%
  4. Kayne42%
  5. Ceasar42%
  6. Trevion42%
  7. Tyran42%
  8. Carrington42%
  9. Bentlee42%
  10. Delila42%

Crush potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Bentlee96%
  2. Yadiel96%
  3. Shaan96%
  4. Anette95%
  5. Shaylynn95%
  6. Jhon95%
  7. Jaycob95%
  8. Abrianna95%
  9. Kloe95%
  10. Yonatan95%

Bottom 10

  1. Arwen49%
  2. Luc52%
  3. Isaak57%
  4. Ciro57%
  5. Italia60%
  6. Sinai60%
  7. Gema60%
  8. Ubaldo60%
  9. Eriberto60%
  10. Angeles60%
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