Gala

If you envision your little one being the life of the party, then this name is sure to be a hit. Gala, a name with Old French roots, means "merrymaking" or "festivity" and paints a picture of grand soirees. It comes from the Old French word gale, which means "rejoicing," and is sure to be a familiar emotion when baby arrives into your life. In Russian and Slavic communities, Gala is the feminine form of Galina. Galina and Gala have Greek roots, where they mean "calm" and “tranquil,” or “helmet,” offering both hard and soft qualities. Finally, some sources also say that Gala means “singer” in Norwegian, adding another sweet note to this moniker.