Gall is a masculine name used in historical contexts, primarily referring to a 7th-century Irish saint. The name is a form of the Roman cognomen Gallus, which derives from the Latin word for 'rooster' or can denote a person from Gaul (ancient France). Saint Gall, also known as Gallus, was an Irish missionary and a companion of Saint Columbanus. After traveling with Columbanus through Gaul and parts of modern-day Switzerland, Gall settled as a hermit near the Steinach River, where he later founded the Abbey of St. Gall, a significant center of learning and culture in the early Middle Ages.Despite the name "Gall" also being a term referring to the swelling on plants known as plant galls, the personal name has no etymological connection to that biological phenomenon. The name's development traces back to the root meaning 'dove', ultimately linking to symbols of peace and the Holy Spirit in Christianity.