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Name Origin

Gaël is a given name of Breton origin, traditionally meaning 'generous' or 'noble'. It is often considered a variation of the Welsh name 'Gwalchmai', which has similar meanings.

bretonwelshmasculinegenerousnoble

Famous People

Gaël Clichy (1985-)

Footballer

  • Won the Premier League with Arsenal
  • Represented France internationally

Gaël Monfils (1986-)

Tennis player

  • Reached a career-high ranking of No. 6 in the world
  • Won 11 ATP singles titles

Gaël Faye (1982-)

Singer-songwriter, novelist, and actor

  • Nominated for the Goncourt Prize for his novel 'Petit Pays'
  • Released acclaimed albums such as 'Pili Pili'

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