US Popularity:163
Origin:Gaelic
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Father rejoices; Irishman or a member of the Gaelic race
The name "Gael" is of Gaelic origin and is derived from the word "Gaedheal," meaning "a Gael" or "a person of Gaelic origin." It is a unisex name associated with individuals who are proud of their Gaelic heritage, representing a sense of cultural identity and connection to the Gaelic-speaking regions of Ireland and Scotland. The name also simply means "Gaelic," or a speaker of a Gaelic language, and is linked to the ethnolinguistic group known as the Gaels, who primarily speak Gaelic languages from Ireland and Scotland BabyCenter NameDiscoveries.
Famous people named Gael include Gael García Bernal, a renowned Mexican actor and producer known for his roles in films such as "The Motorcycle Diaries" and "Y Tu Mamá También."
For sibling name ideas, names that pair well with Gael include Gabriel, Declan, Elijah, Aiden, Liam, Kael, Cian for boys, and Nora, Genevieve, Olivia, Violet, Isla, Aurora for girls BabyNames.com.
Similar names to Gael include Gail, which is a short form of Abigail, and other names like Kael and Cian, which share a similar sound or cultural background BabyNames.com.
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