Overview
people
Sample Size
665
Gender Distribution
Male:
31.4%
Female:
68.6%
Origin and Meaning
Origin
English
Meaning
The name Gale is of English origin, and it can be used for both males and females. It is derived from a Middle English word meaning 'jovial' or 'cheerful' and is sometimes considered a variant of the name Gail. It can also be a short form of Abigail. In some cases, it is associated with the Old English word for 'storm' or 'wind'.
Geographic Distribution
This name appears in the following countries, sorted by popularity:
US
387 samples
77%
GB
36 samples
83%
PH
21 samples
100%
RS
19 samples
95%
TH
14 samples
64%
CA
14 samples
86%
ES
10 samples
70%
ID
10 samples
100%
ZA
10 samples
90%
BW
10 samples
90%
TR
8 samples
75%
FR
8 samples
50%
SG
7 samples
71%
AU
7 samples
86%
CN
7 samples
100%
NL
6 samples
83%
IT
5 samples
80%
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