Randal
Pronunciation: [ r-AND-uhl ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Randal first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 127 babies have been named Randal in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Randal is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,234 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,234
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Randal
Randal is a girl name .
Is Randal a boy or girl name? Randal is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #23,234 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,606. Randal is more commonly used as a boy name.
Randal is currently ranked #23,234 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Randal include Ran, Rand, Randy, Randie, Ray, Raie, and Rankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Randal include Randi . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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