Gael

Meaning

Its source is a Gaelic expression meaning "A Celt."

Background story

This term was first used in English to designate the Highland Celts of Scotland. Over time it has come to designate the Irish as well.

Long before it came into English, Gael was a self-descriptive term used by Scots and Irish alike. The Scots term Gaidheal probably evolved from the Irish goidel, and some authorities trace this back to the Old Celtic word gwydd, meaning ''wild.''

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Statistics for the name Gael (male)

• In USA in 2006, the boy name Gael was ranked as number 314 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2005, the boy name Gael was ranked as number 298 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2004, the boy name Gael was ranked as number 371 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2003, the boy name Gael was ranked as number 526 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In USA in 2002, the boy name Gael was ranked as number 721 on the most popular name for newborn babies

Meaning

Its source is a Gaelic expression meaning "A Celt."

Background story

This term was first used in English to designate the Highland Celts of Scotland. Over time it has come to designate the Irish as well.

Long before it came into English, Gael was a self-descriptive term used by Scots and Irish alike. The Scots term Gaidheal probably evolved from the Irish goidel, and some authorities trace this back to the Old Celtic word gwydd, meaning ''wild.''

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• Names that start with 'Gae'
• Names that end with 'ael'
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