Gael
ga-EL
Breton
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Gael Origin and Meaning
The name Gael is a boy's name of Welsh, Breton origin meaning "Gaelic".
This cross-cultural name, found in Wales, Brittany, and Spain, is a surprise star in the U.S. in recent years, largely thanks to actor Gael Garcia Bernal. It's especially popular in Texas.
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# 100 in the US
Gael Rank in US Top 1000
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Famous People Named Gael
- Gael Garcia BernalMexican film actor, director
- Gaël Yanno (b. 1961)French politician representing New Caledonia
- Gaël Monthurel (b. 1966)French handball player
- Gaël Morel (b. 1972)French film director
- Gaël Touya (b. 1973)French fencer
- Gaël Leforestier (b. 1975)French television host
- Gaël Tallec (b. 1976)French rugby player
- Gaël Pencreach (b. 1977)French runner
- Gaël Danic (b. 1981)French footballer
- Gaël Givet (b. 1981)French footballer
- Gaël Angoula (b. 1982)French footballer
- Gaël Germany (b. 1983)French footballer
- Gaël da Silva (b. 1984)French gymnast
- Gaël Clichy (b. 1985)French footballer
- Gaël Monfils (b. 1986)French tennis player
- Gaël Quérin (b. 1987)French decathlete
- Gaël N’Lundulu (b. 1992)French footballer
- Gaël Etock (b. 1993)Belgian footballer
- Gaël Fickou (b. 1994)French rugby player
- Gael Margulies (b. 1994)Israeli footballer
Gael in Pop Culture
- "The Gael" is the theme song of the 1992 movie Last of the Mohicans.
- Gaelcharacter played by guest start Enrique Iglesias on How I Met Your Mother
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