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My brother's name is Galen and he goes by 'Gale'.

Children could be mean and call him "Gay" - especially if he is more effeminate.

Meanings and history of the name Galen

The meaning of Galen is "calm". It is of Greek origin. From Galenus, which derives from "galene". It was the name of a second-century Greek physician whose research provided a basis for accepted medical practices for 1500 years.

Famous real-life people named Galen

Galen Tomlinson played "Turbo" on the original "American Gladiators."
Galen Rupp is an American cross-country and track and field athlete from University of Oregon.
Galen Crader is a musician, actor, and TV personality.
Galen Rowell is an internationally-known nature photographer.
Galen Gering is an actor.

Galen in song, story & screen

Technomage Galen in 'Babylon 5' and 'Crusade'.
'Chief' Galen Tyrell in 'Battlestar Galactica' (2004).
Galen (Roddy McDowell's character) in 'Planet of the Apes' (1974).
Galen was "Doc" Adams's first name in the TV version of Gunsmoke (in the radio version his name was Charles)
Galen was a famous Greek physician (see name history)
Galen Drache, a shapeshifter prince who turns into a leopard, from the 9th book of the Night World series "Witchlight"