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Gale

Gale is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning “tranquil.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Gale at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Greek · English & American
Meaning
“tranquil”
Also spelled
Abigail

About the name Gale

Gale belongs to the Greek and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “tranquil” — is the sense carried by its Greek roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Abigail.

In the United States, Gale first appears in Social Security records in 1893. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #245 in 1957, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 19,906 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Gale in US records

First recorded (US)
1893
Best US rank
#245 in 1957
Peak year
1957
Total since 1880
19,906

Spellings & short forms

Abigail

Similar names

More names from the Greek shelf:

BarbaraGreekMargaretGreekDorothyGreekHelenGreekSandraGreekMelissaGreekCynthiaGreekAngelaGreek

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gale mean?

Gale means “tranquil” in its Greek roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Gale a boy or girl name?

Gale is a girl name.

What origin is the name Gale?

Gale comes from the Greek and English & American tradition. It is also spelled Abigail.

How popular is the name Gale?

Gale first appears in US records in 1893. Its best-ever ranking was #245 in 1957, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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