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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. Ethan96%
  2. Dominic96%
  3. Dustin96%
  4. Leroy96%
  5. Tanya96%
  6. Brian96%
  7. Victoria95%
  8. Thomas95%
  9. Kara95%
  10. Parker95%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth51%
  2. Juan53%
  3. John53%
  4. Shawn53%
  5. Johnnie53%
  6. Jack53%
  7. Sean53%
  8. Andrea53%
  9. Shane53%
  10. Faith55%

Love potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Alfred96%
  2. Jeffrey94%
  3. Janet94%
  4. Bailey94%
  5. Leroy94%
  6. Jeffery94%
  7. Jeanette94%
  8. Sebastian93%
  9. Denise93%
  10. Doris92%

Bottom 10

  1. Melody46%
  2. Dylan46%
  3. Johnny46%
  4. Marilyn46%
  5. Karl47%
  6. Ivan47%
  7. Billie49%
  8. Maya49%
  9. Hailey51%
  10. Max51%

Professional potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Grace91%
  2. Jocelyn90%
  3. Beverly88%
  4. Lorraine88%
  5. Maria87%
  6. Mariah87%
  7. Marie87%
  8. Mary87%
  9. Joe86%
  10. Joseph86%

Bottom 10

  1. Dean42%
  2. Chase42%
  3. Darren42%
  4. Jason42%
  5. Alexander42%
  6. Donald42%
  7. Ariel42%
  8. Whitney42%
  9. Chad42%
  10. Crystal42%

Crush potential for Gal

Top 10

  1. Claudia96%
  2. Brandon96%
  3. Brian96%
  4. Brooke96%
  5. Leroy96%
  6. Tanya96%
  7. Monica96%
  8. Gail96%
  9. Corey96%
  10. Sofia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Herbert48%
  2. Juan49%
  3. Jack49%
  4. John49%
  5. Sean49%
  6. Shane49%
  7. Shawn49%
  8. Johnnie49%
  9. Agnes52%
  10. Roland52%
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