Hello All! I have recently found the name [name_u]Galen[/name_u] and I really like it, especially that it means calm healer. I like it for a girl, it reminds me of [name_f]Gail[/name_f], but it’s used more commonly for boys. Is it too masculine for a girl? I think a feminine middle name will help, but I’m drawn to a lot clunky, old fashioned names that don’t necessarily sound good with [name_u]Galen[/name_u]. So, recommendations for a middle would also be helpful.Thanks all in advance!
I think [name_u]Galen[/name_u] can work for a girl especially as there’s a lot of gender fluidity with names nowadays. Personally I would have [name_u]Galen[/name_u] in the middle name slot with a more feminine first name something like [name_f]Iris[/name_f] [name_u]Galen[/name_u] would be pretty. I also think [name_f]Iris[/name_f] fits your brief as she’s a vintage name that some could say sounds clunkier with the ‘s’ ending.
Anyways I know your wanting [name_u]Galen[/name_u] as the first so here are some suggestions
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Ida[/name_f]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Harriet[/name_f]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_u]Alma[/name_u]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Maude[/name_f]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Edith[/name_f]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Wilhelmina[/name_f]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Ambrosia[/name_f]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Augusta[/name_f]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_u]Alva[/name_u]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Flora[/name_f]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Olive[/name_f]
[name_f]Hope[/name_f] this helps
I like [name_u]Galen[/name_u] for a girl!
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Magdalene[/name_f]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Miranda[/name_f]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Winona[/name_f]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Rosalie[/name_f]
Alternative ideas:
Geillis [name_u]Nightingale[/name_u]
[name_f]Glenda[/name_f] [name_f]Amelia[/name_f] (nn Glenn)
[name_f]Gladys[/name_f] [name_f]Victoria[/name_f]
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I think [name_u]Galen[/name_u] could work for a girl especially since it’s not a super common boys name, plus has a softer sound…
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Pearl[/name_f]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_u]Louise[/name_u]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Frieda[/name_f]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Renee[/name_f]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Beatrice[/name_f]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Imelda[/name_f]
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I know a boy named [name_u]Galen[/name_u] (and [name_u]Nolan[/name_u] is his twin brother’s name)! It suits him just great. I think this is such a strong name. Yet, not at all too masculine! I think it’s quite usable.
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Magdalene[/name_f] is nice. 
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Given the meaning of the name, I think it could work for a girl. Plus, it also reminds me of Gail/Gale.
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Angela[/name_f]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Laurina[/name_f]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_u]Ruby[/name_u]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Mae[/name_f]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Arielle[/name_f]
I think [name_u]Galen[/name_u] sounds very surnamey so it works for me
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Dorothy[/name_f]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Felicity[/name_f]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Beatrix[/name_f]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Ariadne[/name_f]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Henrietta[/name_f]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Matilda[/name_f]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Celeste[/name_f]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Estella[/name_f]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Eulalia[/name_f]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Ophelia[/name_f]
[name_u]Galen[/name_u] [name_f]Rebecca[/name_f]
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i haven’t really heard this name - i’m not sure how to pronounce it 
my first thought was gah-len, but since you mentioned gail maybe gail-uhn ?
i think ‘clunky’ middles work well with it regardless, a feminine name doesn’t need to sound frilly !
galen dorothea
galen marjorie
galen esther
galen adelaide
galen theresa
galen clementine
galen winifred
galen hermione
galen sabina
galen alexandria
galen francesca
galen mallory
galen rosamund
galen ottilie
galen marguerite
galen lucinda
galen cosette
galen isadora
maybe you also like gwendolen or galina, it has a similar vibe for me 
I love the name [name_u]Galen[/name_u], but to me it is male. I love Gala/Galatea for a girl.