Gale Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gale Name at a Glance

Name	Gale
Meaning	Independent name derived from a diminutive of the Hebrew Abigail, meaning 'gives joy' or 'my father rejoices. '.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Gale Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gale means “Independent name derived from a diminutive of the Hebrew Abigail, meaning 'gives joy' or 'my father rejoices”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Gale Name Origin

Our database records Gale under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Gale a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Gale is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Gale

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