Gael - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Gael \

, also used as boy's name Gael, is of Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "a Celt". The term was first used in English to refer to the Highland Celts of Scotland. Over time it has also come to mean the Irish. Before it came into English, Gael was a self-descriptive term used by both Scots and Irish. The Scots term "Gaidheal" probably evolved from the Irish "goidel", which may be traced back to the Old Celtic word "gwydd", meaning "wild".

For more information, see also related names Gail and Abigail.

Baby names that sound like Gael are Gayel, Gal and Gahl. Other similar baby names are Dael, Gaea, Gae, Jael and Lael.

Gael is an uncommon first name for women and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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