Gerardina
Germanic · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Gerardina
Gerardina is the feminine form of Gerard, derived from the Germanic elements "ger" (spear) and "hard" (brave/strong), meaning "brave with a spear" or "spear-strong." The name has been used primarily in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Dutch-speaking Catholic cultures, with historical prominence in medieval Europe and the Iberian Peninsula.
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Etymology
Gerardina is the feminine form of Gerard, derived from the Germanic elements "ger" (spear) and "hard" (brave/strong), meaning "brave with a spear" or "spear-strong." The name has been used primarily in Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and Dutch-speaking Catholic cultures, with historical prominence in medieval Europe and the Iberian Peninsula.
Gerardina currently ranks #8,488 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1976.
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