Gale name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: Irish, English, Middle and Gaelic

Usage: English, Hindi, English, Finnish and Swedish

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Gale

g(a)-le

Meaning: Lively, Cheerful, Happy, Foreigner, Stranger, My Father Rejoices, Foreigners and The Word Gaile Which is of the Meaning Jovial

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What does Gale mean?
Variations of Gale
How popular is Gale?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Gale
Sibling Names for Gale
Famous People Named Gale
Lists having Gale

What does Gale mean?

Lofty and Ceaseless Gale came from Gaelic, Irish, Middle and English, meaning of Gale is "Lively, Cheerful, Happy, Foreigner, A Stranger, My Father Rejoices, Foreigners or The Word Gaile Which is of the Meaning Jovial", a gender insensitive name is substantially used in Swedish, Finnish, English and Hindi.

Gale is variation of well-liked and persistent Gail. Gail is variation of eternal and frequently used Gale. Gail is a short form of Abigail. Gail is English form of Abigail. Meaning of Gail is Joy of My Father, Happy and Father has Been Pleased is of Middle and Hebrew origin.

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How do I pronounce Gale?

Two syllabled Gale is pronounced as g(a)-le.

Variants of Gale

Gael, Gail, Gaël, Abigajil, Abigail, Gahl, Gaell, Judikaël, Gwenhael, Abigael, Abagale, Abaigael, Abrigail, Abigailgrace

How popular is the name Gale?

a popular name in United States with over 32262 new-borns have been given the name since 1883. Presently the moniker is on a rise, in 1957, it ranked 245th when 1208 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

In addition to that, the moniker has been in the top 500 baby names a staggering 60 times Gale is a common name in Canada and Ivory Coast while somewhat familiar name in England, India, South Africa, Australia, Philippines, Cameroon, Nepal, Trinidad and Tobago, Indonesia, Ghana, Barbados, Nigeria, Guyana, Scotland and Iraq.

At least, 60000 people globally have been given the name as per our findings.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	5903	15	15121	5
2022	10808	6	0	0
2020	9522	7	0	0
2019	9729	7	12415	7
2018	6028	14	0	0
2017	7532	10	15876	5
2016	8809	8	0	0
2015	8735	8	0	0
2014	8125	9	0	0
2013	8784	8	14569	6

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Facts

Here's what numbers has to say about Gale

You are a born artist even if you won't admit it. You are all about independence, and like to have your own possessions because you like to enjoy luxury but not at any prize. You are always preoccupied with other people's problems because they know you are compassionate and ready to help at any time. You are a born teacher, philosopher, educator, or researcher. You are the most self-motivated person you know.

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Jed means Beloved by God, Friend of God or Beloved of God is a boy name. It is rooted from Arabic and Hebrew is used dominantly in Arabic and English
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Patrice - Meaning of Patrice is Noblewoman or A Nobleman is originated from Latin and is aimed at both genders is principally used in English

Sibling Names for Gale

When it comes to picking the perfect baby name, many parents are drawn to names that have a special meaning or significance. If you're considering naming your little one Gale, you might be interested in finding sibling names that complement this unique and beautiful moniker. Here are some ideas to inspire you!

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Famous people named Gale

Gale Sieveking, (26 August 1925 – 2 June 2007 He "played
Gale Bruno van Albada, Dutch astronomer
Gale Storm, American actress and singer
Gale Norton, served as the 48th United States Secretary of the Interior
Gale Gordon, American character actor perhaps best remembered as Lucille Ball's longtime television foil—and particularly as cantankerously combustible
Gale Sondergaard, American actress
Gale Cincotta, a community activist
Gale Sayers, former professional American football player
Gale Page, American singer and actress
Gale W. McGee, United States Senator of the Democratic Party
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Gale Brewer, 27th and current Borough President of the New York City borough of Manhattan and a Democratic politician

Gale Anne Hurd, American film producer
Gale Catlett, retired American basketball coach
Gale D. Candaras, Democratic member of the Massachusetts Senate
Gale Garnett, New Zealand–born Canadian singer best known in the United States for her Grammy-winning folk hit "We'll Sing
Gale H. Stalker, Republican member of the United States House of Representatives
Gale Hansen, American film and television actor best
Gale Schisler, former teacher and politician
Gale Gillingham, professional football player
Gale Pollock, retired United States Army major general
Gale Harold, American actor,
Gale Gilbert, former American football quarterback
Gale Henry, American film actress
Gale Bishop, American professional basketball player

Gale Wilhelm, American writer most noted for two books that featured lesbian themes written
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Gale Sherwood in Blonde Savage as Actress
Gale Van Cott in Day After Day as Actress
Gale Baker in tvMiniSeries Favorite Son as Actress
Gale Douglas played the significant role of Eleanor Hogan in 1949 film Meet the Duke.
Gale Robbins, from 1945 comedy, music film The Windjammer, who characterized the Bob's Daughter.

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Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames

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