boy's name
Gaelig
gah-eh-LEEG (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 35
Gaelig is a boy's name with 3 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 1981, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1981.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Gaelig Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1980s to 2010s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 15 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 5 |
How Popular Is Gaelig?
In 2008, Gaelig 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 Gaelig Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Gaëlig | Gaëlig is a rare spelling of Gaelig, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Gaelig
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Gaelig Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Gaelig over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Gaelig
- French gah-eh-LEEG
Sibling Names for Gaelig
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Gaelig — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Gaelig
Is Gaelig a girl's or a boy's name?
Gaelig is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Gaelig?
Gaelig has 3 syllables.
When was Gaelig most popular?
Gaelig peaked in 1981, when 5 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.