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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. Bryanna96%
  2. Rashad96%
  3. Kandace96%
  4. Catharine96%
  5. Portia96%
  6. Sutton96%
  7. Adrianne96%
  8. Marin96%
  9. Leone96%
  10. Damion96%

Bottom 10

  1. Allyssa45%
  2. Felton50%
  3. Ashely50%
  4. Whitley51%
  5. Deidre53%
  6. Iona53%
  7. Erna54%
  8. Sunny54%
  9. Winnifred54%
  10. Lulu54%

Love potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Watson96%
  2. Luann96%
  3. Brycen96%
  4. Marybeth96%
  5. Truman96%
  6. Dessie96%
  7. Mohammad96%
  8. Marcel96%
  9. Lessie96%
  10. Carolann96%

Bottom 10

  1. Zelda42%
  2. Rayne42%
  3. Lulu42%
  4. Elvis42%
  5. Allyssa42%
  6. Whitley42%
  7. Merlin43%
  8. Lolita43%
  9. Elton44%
  10. Selene44%

Professional potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Tawana94%
  2. Khadijah94%
  3. Prudence92%
  4. Winfred92%
  5. Deena91%
  6. Kendal91%
  7. Everette90%
  8. Patience90%
  9. Lilyana90%
  10. Baron90%

Bottom 10

  1. Arya42%
  2. Reign42%
  3. Tosha42%
  4. Kieran42%
  5. Kyrie42%
  6. Alia42%
  7. Isis42%
  8. Sloane42%
  9. Elton42%
  10. Tyron42%

Crush potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Henley96%
  2. Kimberlee96%
  3. Tyrus96%
  4. Tanisha96%
  5. Jaida96%
  6. Theodora96%
  7. Danna96%
  8. Maddison96%
  9. Alessandra96%
  10. Elle96%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna47%
  2. Bertie49%
  3. Erich50%
  4. Santos52%
  5. Lucca52%
  6. Luka52%
  7. Allyssa52%
  8. Germaine52%
  9. Felton53%
  10. Sunny54%
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