Geryl
Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Geryl
The name 'Geryl' is a modern English variant of 'Gerald', derived from the Germanic elements *ger* ("spear") and *wald* ("rule"), thus meaning "ruler with the spear." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious affiliation, and lacks notable historical prominence beyond its connection to the medieval name Gerald.
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Etymology
The name 'Geryl' is a modern English variant of 'Gerald', derived from the Germanic elements *ger* ("spear") and *wald* ("rule"), thus meaning "ruler with the spear." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious affiliation, and lacks notable historical prominence beyond its connection to the medieval name Gerald.
Geryl currently ranks #6,910 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1955.
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