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Gerrigje

Quick answerGerrigje is a Dutch diminutive form of Gerrit, which derives from the Germanic name Gerald, meaning "spear ruler" (from the elements "ger" meaning spear and "wald" meaning rule).

Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#96
TrendVintage
Peak year1904
Syllables3
OriginGermanic
LanguageDutch
CultureDutch/Frisian
Letters8
Numerology7 Chaldean 22
Global rank#96

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Gerrigje

Gerrigje is a Dutch diminutive form of Gerrit, which derives from the Germanic name Gerald, meaning "spear ruler" (from the elements "ger" meaning spear and "wald" meaning rule).

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Etymology

Gerrigje is a Dutch diminutive form of Gerrit, which derives from the Germanic name Gerald, meaning "spear ruler" (from the elements "ger" meaning spear and "wald" meaning rule). The name is primarily used in Dutch and Frisian cultures, with historical roots in the Netherlands and Northern Europe, particularly among Protestant communities.

Gerrigje currently ranks #96 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1904.

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