Gale

What does the baby name Gale mean? Learn about what Gale means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Gale - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Gale: G-A-L-E, is a 4-letter male given name.
Pronunciation of Gale: gayl
Meaning of Gale: Lively, pleasant, merry, a stranger, to sing.
Origin of Gale: The name 'Gale' has multiple origins and can be traced back to different cultures. One origin of the name is English, where it is derived from the Old English word 'gāl', meaning 'cheerful' or 'pleasant'. Another origin is from the Hebrew name 'Gavriel', which means 'God is my strength.'; American Names; Celtic Names; English Names; Gaelic Names; Irish Names; Literary Names; Norwegian Names; Surname Names
Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Gale: Gael; Gayle
Popularity of Gale: The popularity of the name 'Gale' has varied over time. In the United States, it gained some popularity in the early 20th century but declined in usage in the later decades. It has been more commonly used as a masculine name, but it has also been used as a feminine name, particularly in the mid-20th century.; Gale currently has 72 likes, and is in the top 5% of liked boy's names. The name Alain is slightly more popular than Gale.

Etymology of Gale

The English origin of the name 'Gale' comes from the Old English word 'gāl', which means 'cheerful' or 'pleasant'. The Hebrew origin of the name comes from 'Gavriel', which is composed of the elements 'gavri' meaning 'strong' or 'mighty', and 'el' meaning 'God.'

Cultural Significance of Gale

The name 'Gale' does not have significant cultural or religious associations. It is a name that has been used in various cultures without any specific cultural significance attached to it.