Gala Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gala Name at a Glance

Name	Gala
Meaning	Festive party. Joyful. Abbreviation of Abigail. Gael is a term for descendants of the ancient Celts in Scotland; Ireland and the Isle of Man.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Gala Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gala means “Festive party. Joyful. Abbreviation of Abigail. Gael is a term for descendants of the ancient Celts in Scotland; Ireland and the Isle of Man”. 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.

Gala Name Origin

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

Is Gala a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Gala

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