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Galen Gough

Photograph of Galen Gough Source: Library of Congress

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Given Name
Galen
Surname
Gough

The Name Galen

Origin
Greek
Meaning
Calm or peaceful, derived from the Greek word 'galene' meaning tranquility.
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The Gough Surname

Origin
Welsh/English
Meaning
A person from a place called Gough or derived from a Welsh word meaning red or ruddy.
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