Gaël
\ɡa.ɛl\♂French boy's name
A French boy's name of English origin, first recorded around 799.
At a glance
| Gender | Masculine |
|---|---|
| Origin | English |
| First recorded | 799 |
| Pronunciation | \ɡa.ɛl\ |
Origin and meaning
Possibly a contraction of Gwenaël or Judicaël. By folk etymology interpreted as "a Gael".
Where it is mostly given
- Switzerland
- France
- Belgium
- Luxembourg
Around the world
- EnglishGael
- SpanishGael
Source: Wiktionnaire (CC BY-SA 4.0).