girl's name
Gaele
gah-EL
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 690
Gaele is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1971, when 45 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1948.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Gaele Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1940s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 25 |
| 1960s | 120 |
| 1970s | 360 |
| 1980s | 110 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Gaele?
In 2008, Gaele was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Gaele Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Gaële | Gaële is a rare spelling of Gaele, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 140 times, mostly in France. | 140 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Gaele
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gaele Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gaele over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gaele
- Pronunciation gah-EL
Sibling Names for Gaele
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gaele — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gaele
Is Gaele a girl's or a boy's name?
Gaele is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gaele?
Gaele has 2 syllables.
When was Gaele most popular?
Gaele peaked in 1971, when 45 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.