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The name Gabriel originates from the Hebrew language and falls under the style category of traditional names.

Based on research, most people would imagine a person with the name Gabriel to be: A kind and courageous person. In one word, you might describe Gabriel as a "courageous" person.

As a baby boy name, Gabriel is currently a popular baby name, ranking high in international poll lists.

Personal experiences with the name Gabriel: | Edit

We have had several people over the years, like in doctor's offices, call his name with the female wording! This frustrates him and I very much. Thankfully, it doesn't happen that much!

I may name my baby this if I have a boy! Gabe is such a cute nickname.

Nicknames for Gabriel: | Edit

Gabe, Gabels, Gabel, Gabey, Gaber, Goob, Gabe the babe (from a book series), Briel, Gabers, Gabe-O, Gabo(spanish), G-man

Popular Variants for the name Gabriel: Gab, Gabbee, Gabbey, Gabbi, Gabbie, Gabby, Gabe (English), Gabee, Gabey, Gabi, Gabie, Gabino, Gable, Gabrian (Hebrew), Gabriele, Gabrielli, Gabriello, Gabrielo, Gabrio, Gaby, Gavriel, Gavril, Gavrilo

Meanings and history of the name Gabriel: | Edit

There are several acknowledged meaning for the name Gabriel:

"God's able-bodied one"
"A hero of God"
"God is my strength"
"Champion of God"
"Man of God"
"God has shown himself mighty"

Biblical: the archangel Gabriel is the only angel besides Michael named in the canonical Scriptures.

In the Old and New Testament, the angel Gabriel makes several appearances; he is the angel who informs Mary that she will give birth to Jesus.

According to Hebrew tradition, Gabriel is one of the seven archangels.

Name day:

15th January - Gabriel of Ferrara (c. 1543; † January 15, 1627 in Vienna) was an Italian monk, a surgeon and founder of hospitals.
29th September (Gabriel Archangel)
27th September (evang. church)

Famous real-life people named Gabriel: | Edit

Gabriel Dante Rossetti, British poet and painter, member of the Pre-Raphaelite movement
Gabriel Fauré, French composer (1845-1924)
Gabriel Macht, actor
Gabriel Kaplan, actor
Gabriel Soto, actor
Gabriel Byrne, actor (Irish)
Gabriel Saporta, lead singer of the band Cobra Starship

Gabriel Garcia Marquez, born on 6 March, a famous author . Gabriel Garcia Marquez's background: Born in 1928. The Nobel Prize-winning author was born in Columbia. The seamless merging of realism and fantasy in his stories is a peerless example of the Latin American genre known as magic realism. 100 Years of Solitude (1967) is one of his best-known works.

Gabriel Heatter, born on 17 September, a famous media personality . Gabriel Heatter's background: An American radio commentator whose World War II-era sign-on ('There's good news tonight') became both his catchphrase and his caricature.

Gabriel in song, story & screen: | Edit

Gabriel Gray, character in the TV series "Heroes" who is also known as "Sylar."
Heath Ledger plays "Gabriel", the oldest son of "Benjamin Martin", Mel Gibson, in the movie "The Patriot".
The Trickster, character in TV series 'Supernatural', is revealed to be Gabriel the archangel
Gabriel Collins, a murderous character in the TV series "Dark Shadows"