Gale

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Gale is derived from an English surname meaning "pleasant, merry", or from the Middle English word "gaile", meaning "jovial, merry".
Pronunciation
GAYL
The name Gale is pronounced "GAYL".
Popularity
According to data from Social Security Administration in USA, Gale was most popular in the 1930s and 1940s, but has since become less common. In recent years, it has been given to fewer than 100 babies per year. It is not among the top 1000 baby names in the United States or most other countries.

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Gale Name meanings & History

The name Gale is of English origin. The name Gale is derived from an English surname meaning "pleasant, merry", or from the Middle English word "gaile", meaning "jovial, merry". Variant of Gail. It also coincides with the English word gale meaning "storm". Gale is a unique name that can be given to both boys and girls. It is suitable for parents who want a name that is not too common, but still has a positive meaning and association with nature.

Zodiac Sign of Gale: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Gale:

G: Go-getter,Genuine,Goof-off,Gregarious

A: Assertive,Aggressive,Ambitious,Action,Angry,Argumentative

L: Lazy,Languid,Lover,Liaison,Luscious,Lovely,Legal

E: Expressive,Environment,Entertain,Exaggerate,Enlighten,Enliven

Gale is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Gale include American actor and screenwriter Gale Gordon, American novelist Gale Martin, and American football player Gale Sayers.

2.) Gale (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: (English) cheerful

Other Forms: Gael, Gail, Gaile, Gaille, Gayle


3.) Gale (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) a short form of Galen.

Other Forms: Gail, Gaile, Gayl, Gayle


4.) Gale (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: Father of exaltation

Other Forms: Gael


5.) Gale (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Gale is a name that means "pleasant wind" or "festive occasion"

Pronunciation: GAYL
Gayl (for both boys and girls)


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Description: Gale is a name that means "pleasant wind" or "festive occasion". From a surname that was derived from Middle English gaile "jovial". It also coincides with the English word gale meaning "storm". Gale can be used as both a first name and a last name. It has also been used as a nickname for the name Abigail.

Famous People

Gale Sayers (American football player), Gale Harold (actor), Gale Sondergaard (actress)

6.) Gale (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Gentle breeze or calm, cheerful


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Description: Gentle breeze or calm, cheerful. This name is the Frisian form of the Germanic given name Gaito, which was ultimately derived from Proto-Germanic *gails meaning "cheerful, jovial". But in addition to that, it is also often a short form of Germanic given names that contain (or are related to) the aforementioned element of *gails, such as Geilhard.In other words, you could say that this name is basically the Frisian cognate of Gale 2. Gale can be used as a first name or a middle name. It is mostly considered as a name for girls, but it can also be given to boys. It can be used by parents who appreciate nature-inspired names or want a name that has a calming effect.

Famous People

Gale Sayers (American footballer), Gale Sondergaard (American actress), Gale Harold (American actor), Gale Anne Hurd (American film producer)

7.) Gale (Unisex)

Usage:

Meanings: The name Gale has multiple meanings. It is an English name that means "cheerful" or "lively." It is also derived from the Old Norse word "galinn," which means "mad" or "crazy."


cartoon of the name Gale
Cartoon of Gale

Description: The name Gale has multiple meanings. It is an English name that means "cheerful" or "lively." It is also derived from the Old Norse word "galinn," which means "mad" or "crazy.". This name is the Frisian form of the Germanic given name Gaito, which was ultimately derived from Proto-Germanic *gails meaning "cheerful, jovial". But in addition to that, it is also often a short form of Germanic given names that contain (or are related to) the aforementioned element of *gails, such as Geilhard.In other words, you could say that this name is basically the Frisian cognate of Gale 2. Gale is used as both a first name and a surname.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Gale include Gale Anne Hurd (film producer) and Gale Garnett (singer and actress).

Related Names to Gale

Similar names to Gale include Gail, Gayle, and Gael.

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