Shale

Shale is a name that is only beginning to make waves in the baby name world. It is a variant of the Hebrew Saul, a moniker popularized by the groundbreaking American television series Breaking Bad and its spinoff Better Call Saul. Shale, just like Saul, is a masculine name derived from the Hebrew sha'al, meaning "asked for." In the Old Testament, Saul was the first king of Israel, chosen for his leadership as a testament to his popularity with Samuel and the greater public. Likewise, we're sure your little Shale may be called upon for great things when the time is right!