The name Galen is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "healer, calm".

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The name Galen is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "calm, healer".

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Many will associate this name with Galen of Pergamon, the second-century physician considered to be the founding father of medicine. A more recent reference is <i>Star Wars</i> character Galen Erso. The name still projects a gentle, scholarly image, while sharing sounds with more popular names like Aiden and Nathan. Bonus: it's also an anagram of Angel.

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