| Meaning | wave, rejoicing, festivity |
| Origin | Italian, Russian, Spanish |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 4 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ga-la |
About Gala
Celebrate life itself with Gala—a name that brings festivities and joy into everyday existence. This vibrant choice immediately evokes elegance, special occasions, and memorable moments. Gala has European sophistication combined with accessible pronunciation, making it both worldly and practical. The name suggests someone who appreciates beauty, culture, and the finer things in life without pretension. Its brevity gives it punch and memorability, while its cultural associations provide depth. Gala works beautifully in both formal and casual contexts, proving remarkably versatile. The strong consonants bookending the open vowel sounds create satisfying phonetic balance. Parents choosing Gala often value art, music, and cultural experiences, wanting those values reflected in their daughter's name. It's distinctive without being difficult, elegant without being stuffy. The name carries an inherent sense of occasion and celebration, suggesting that life itself is something to be enjoyed and appreciated fully. For those seeking sophistication with a celebratory spirit, Gala delivers precisely that combination.
Names Similar to Gala
| Gaia |
| Gabriella |
| Georgia |
| Gemma |
| Grace |
| Gloria |
| Giselle |
| Gianna |
| Gillian |
| Genevieve |
| Gwendolyn |
| Gabrielle |
Nicknames for Gala
| Gal |
| Gallie |
| Lala |
| Gally |
| Galey |
Famous People Named Gala
| Gala Dalí | Elena Ivanovna Diakonova - Russian wife and muse of Salvador Dalí |
| Gala León García | Spanish professional tennis player and captain of the Spanish Fed Cup team |
| Gala Rizzatto | Italian singer-songwriter known mononymously as Gala |
| Gala Éluard Dalí | French poet and wife of poet Paul Éluard |
| Gala González | Spanish fashion blogger and designer |
| Gala Angelova | Bulgarian rhythmic gymnast and Olympic medalist |
| Gala Kamenova | Bulgarian actress and singer |
| Gala Dali | Spanish actress and writer, known for "Miss Universe" |
| Gala Fairydean | Scottish footballer |
| Gala Tiszkas | Hungarian actress and singer |
| Gala Zgheib | Lebanese author |
| Gala Monfils | Guadeloupean long jumper |
| Gala Coralie Dujmovic | French actress and model |
| Gala Aslanidi | Russian ice hockey player |
| Gala Brand | Character in Ian Fleming's James Bond novel "Moonraker" |
| Gala Muller | Character in the animated TV series "Ben 10" |
| Gala Despax | Character in the video game "Fire Emblem Fates" |
| Gala Bent | American contemporary artist |
| Gala El Hadidi | Egyptian presenter and TV host |
| Gala Mirissa | Welsh actress |
Characters Named Gala
| Gala Silvers | Character in the novel "Neverwhere" by Neil Gaiman |
| Gala Dalí | Character in the play "Dear Liar" by Jerome Kilty |
| Gala Perfetti | Character in the Italian comic series "Nick Raider" |
| Gala Enzouli | Character in the "Bakugan Battle Brawlers" anime series |
| Gala Vega | Character in the video game "Granblue Fantasy" |
| Gala Aran | Character in the video game "Mega Man Star Force 2" |
| Gala Ostera | Character in the video game "Skies of Arcadia" |
| Gala Brand | Character in the James Bond novel "Moonraker" by Ian Fleming |
| Gala Despax | Character in the video game "Fire Emblem Fates" |
| Gala Bent | Character in the video game "Deus Ex - Human Revolution" |
| Gala Trevize | Character in the "Foundation" series by Isaac Asimov |
| Gala Walker | Character in the TV show "Superboy" |
| Gala McAllister | Character in the TV show "Lost Girl" |
| Gala Makan | Character in the TV show "Andromeda" |
| Gala Otenko | Character in the video game "Mega Man Star Force" |
| Gala Digamma | Character in the TV show "The Expanse" |
| Gala Galaction | Character in the novel "Princesses of the Moon" by Radu Pavel Gheo |
| Gala El Hadidi | Character in the Egyptian TV show "Yawmeyat Zoga Mafrosa" |