Gala - Name Meaning and Origin

The girl's name Gala \g(a)-la\ is of Old French origin, and its meaning is "merrymaking, festivity". Salvador Dali's wife was named Gala.

Gala has 1 variant form: Galla.

For more information, see also related names Gayle, Gaea and Gallia.

Baby names that sound like Gala are Gale, Gal, Gaila, Cala, Kala, Gayla, Galia, Galya, Galea and Gila.

Gala is an uncommon female first name and a common surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Gala. Click here to compare Gala with related baby names.