Geraldine
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Geraldine
Geraldine is the feminine form of Gerald, derived from the Germanic elements "ger" (spear) and "wald" (rule), meaning "spear ruler" or "one who rules with a spear." The name gained prominence in English-speaking countries, particularly Ireland and Britain, and became especially popular in the 19th and 20th centuries through literary and cultural usage.
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Etymology
Geraldine is the feminine form of Gerald, derived from the Germanic elements "ger" (spear) and "wald" (rule), meaning "spear ruler" or "one who rules with a spear." The name gained prominence in English-speaking countries, particularly Ireland and Britain, and became especially popular in the 19th and 20th centuries through literary and cultural usage.
Geraldine currently ranks #2,447 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1930.
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