About Gall
The surname Gall is of Germanic origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could derive from the Old High German word "gallus," meaning "rooster" or "cock," and may have been a nickname for someone who displayed rooster-like characteristics such as being proud or courageous. Alternatively, it could be a topographic name for someone who lived near a ravine or narrow passage, derived from the Middle High German word "galle," meaning "gorge" or "ravine." The surname Gall is also found in other cultures, such as the Scottish and Irish, where it may have different origins and meanings.
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