Galen

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Calm, Tranquil
Pronunciation
GAY-lin
GAY-lən
Popularity
Galen is not a very popular name worldwide, but it has had some popularity in the United States over the years. According to the Social Security Administration, Galen was most popular in the 1950s, when it was in the top 500 most popular names for boys in the U.S. Since then, its popularity has declined, with only a few hundred babies being given the name each year.

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Galen Name meanings & History

Calm, Tranquil. Modern form of the Greek name Γαληνός (Galenos), which meant "calm" from Greek γαλήνη (galene). It was borne by a 2nd-century BC Greco-Roman physician who contributed to anatomy and medicine. In modern times the name is occasionally given in his honour. Galen is primarily a male name that is used in English-speaking countries. It is a relatively uncommon name and is often chosen for boys who are expected to have a calm and peaceful demeanor.

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

Synonyms of Galen:

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

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

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

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

N: Neurosis,Neat,Nutrition,Nervous,Nitpicking,Nagging,Nice

Galen is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Mature name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Galen of Pergamon (ancient Greek physician and philosopher), Galen Rupp (American long-distance runner), Galen Gering (American actor)

2.) Galen (Male)

Usage: Greek

Meanings: (Greek) calming; intelligent

Other Forms: Gaelin, Gailen, Gale, Galean, Galey, Gaylen


3.) Galen (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Greek) healer; calm. (Irish) little and lively.

Other Forms: Gaelan, Gaelen, Gaelin, Gaelyn, Gailen, Galan, Galin, Galon, Galyn


4.) GALEN (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Derived from the name Claudius Galenus (c. 130-200), a Greek physician and writer on medicine and philosophy to whom the system of medical practice Galenism is attributed. The name Galenus is believed to be derived from galene (calm). (GAY-LEN)


5.) Galen (Female)

Usage: American

Meanings: (American) decisive

Other Forms: Galin, Galine, Galyn, Gaye, Gaylen


6.) GALEN (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: A borrowing from the English, Galen is derived from the name Claudius Galenus (c. 130-200), a Greek physician and writer on medicine and philosophy to whom the system of medical practice Galenism is attributed. The name is believed to be derived from galene (calm). (GAY-LEN)


7.) GALEN (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: Derived from the name Claudius Galenus (c. 130-200), a Greek physician and writer on medicine and philosophy to whom the system of medical practice Galenism is attributed. His surname is believed to be derived from galene (calm, serene). Var: Galenn. (GAY-LEN)


8.) Galen (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Greek) healer; calm. (Irish) little and lively.

Other Forms: Gaelen, Gaellen, Galane, Galean, Galeane, Galeene, Galene, Gallane, Galleene, Gallen, Gallene, Galyn, Galyne, Gaylaine, Gayleen, Gaylen, Gaylene, Gaylyn


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