Gerallt
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gerallt
Gerallt is the Welsh form of Gerald, derived from the Germanic elements "ger" (spear) and "wald" (rule), meaning "ruler with a spear" or "spear wielder." The name is primarily used in Welsh-speaking cultures and has historical significance in medieval Wales, notably borne by Gerallt Gymro (Gerald of Wales), a 12th-century cleric and historian.
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Etymology
Gerallt is the Welsh form of Gerald, derived from the Germanic elements "ger" (spear) and "wald" (rule), meaning "ruler with a spear" or "spear wielder." The name is primarily used in Welsh-speaking cultures and has historical significance in medieval Wales, notably borne by Gerallt Gymro (Gerald of Wales), a 12th-century cleric and historian.
Gerallt currently ranks #3,467 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.
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