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Gaelle

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Pronounced GAH-el /ɡɑˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: The French/Breton feminine of Gael — variously 'a Gael (a Celt)', 'generous', and 'a stranger'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A Gael; generous: Gaelle is the French feminine of Gael. Lyrical, chic, and warm (said 'GAH-el').
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Origin LowFrench, Breton
MeaningThe French/Breton feminine of Gael — variously 'a Gael (a Celt)', 'generous', and 'a stranger'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#5297 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 504

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519812025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gaelle is the French and Breton feminine of Gael — variously 'a Gael (a Celt)', 'generous', and 'a stranger' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, chic name across French, Breton, and Haitian families (said 'GAH-el'; nickname Gigi).

In the U.S. it appears in French and Haitian families. Rare, a-Gael-or-generous at the root, and chic.

Did you know? Gael is variously 'a Gael (a Celt)', 'generous', and 'a stranger' — Gaelle is its lyrical French/Breton feminine, chic and warm (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'GAH-el').
Overall data confidence 50%
Behind the Name — Gael — routes layered

Variations

GaelGaëlleGaela

Nicknames

Gigi

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If you like Gaelle…

Gael— the masculine form
Noelle— another -elle girls' name
Gizelle— another French name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gaelle mean?

Gaelle is the French/Breton feminine of Gael — variously 'a Gael', 'generous', and 'a stranger'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Gaelle?

It's said GAH-el /ɡɑˈɛl/ — two syllables; in French closer to one.

Is Gaelle a boy or girl name?

Gaelle is a girl's name.

How popular is Gaelle?

Gaelle is a rare name in the U.S.

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