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At a Glance: Name: Gale – Meaning: a strong windstorm – Origin: English (word for a strong windstorm) – Gender: Neutral – Pronunciation: GAYL
Gale is a short, gender-neutral name pulled straight from the English word for a strong windstorm — the name means exactly what it looks like it means. It has a bold, modern feel, and it's pronounced GAYL, rhyming with 'pail'.
Meaning & Origin of Gale
Meaning: A strong windstorm.
Origin: English (word for a strong windstorm).
A common claim: Gale means 'strong wind' Actually: Gale is often linked to the weather word meaning "a strong windstorm," but some sources instead treat it as a short form of Abigail — it's not settled which applies.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Gale
Phonetic: GAYL IPA: /ˈgeɪl/
Popularity of Gale
Gale peaked in 1957, when 1,210 babies received the name and it ranked #245 nationally; by 2024 that had fallen to just 13 babies and a rank of #6,562.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1883–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Gale mean?
A strong windstorm. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Gale)
How do you pronounce Gale?
Gale is pronounced GAYL (IPA: /ˈgeɪl/).
Is Gale a popular name right now?
Gale peaked at #245 in 1957 and is ranked #6562 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1883–2024.)
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