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Gel

Boy Name day: October 13 In French: Gérard
Gel is a short form of Gerald: on birth records it is written Gerald (450,316 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Gerald page. Also a short form of Angel.
Origin: Old Germanic. Meaning: Rule of the spear.
From the Germanic elements 'ger' (spear) and 'wald' (rule, power), meaning 'ruler with the spear'.

Name day for Gel

October 13

Why this day? Gel is a short form of Gerald, and shares its name day.

Gel is celebrated in France on December 5; the United States on October 13.

The story of the name Gel

Gel is a short form of Gerald. It keeps its origin (Old Germanic) and meaning — rule of the spear, and shares its name day, October 13.

On birth records, Gel is rarely written as such: the Gels are Geralds (450,316 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Gerald page. Gel is also a short form of Angel.

Frequently asked questions about Gel

What does Gel mean?

Gel is a short form of Gerald, which means rule of the spear.

When is Gel's name day?

October 13, together with Gerald: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Gel a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Gerald.

Gel's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 3/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Gel

Bottom 10

  1. Bonnie42%
  2. Cindy42%
  3. Melody42%
  4. Joy42%
  5. Toni44%
  6. Marilyn45%
  7. Georgia49%
  8. Wanda51%
  9. Sally52%
  10. Kathy52%

Love potential for Gel

Bottom 10

  1. Melody42%
  2. Marilyn42%
  3. Wanda46%
  4. Bonnie47%
  5. Joy50%
  6. Cindy50%
  7. Julie53%
  8. Elaine54%
  9. Gwendolyn56%
  10. Toni57%

Professional potential for Gel

Bottom 10

  1. Carla53%
  2. Wanda57%
  3. Gloria58%
  4. Regina60%
  5. Melody60%
  6. Marilyn60%
  7. Phyllis61%
  8. Rita62%
  9. Vicki62%
  10. Vickie62%

Crush potential for Gel

Bottom 10

  1. Bonnie42%
  2. Toni44%
  3. Joy46%
  4. Wanda46%
  5. Cindy46%
  6. Georgia53%
  7. Sally54%
  8. Melody55%
  9. Susan56%
  10. Sue56%
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