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Gerald
"From an Old German name derived from 'ger' meaning spear, and 'vald' meaning rule; ruler with the spear; Ruling spear Introduced into Britain from Germany during the Norman Conquest Famous bearer: medieval Welsh writer and clergyman Gerald of Wales"
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- Boy
- Western numerology
- 11
- Indian numerology
- 9
- Characters
- 6
- Popular
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What does Gerald mean?
Gerald is a baby name with English, German, Teutonic context. Parents can review its meaning, origin, numerology, sibling ideas, and similar names before adding it to a shortlist. The recorded meaning is From an Old German name derived from 'ger' meaning spear, and 'vald' meaning rule; ruler with the spear; Ruling spear Introduced into Britain from Germany....
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Geraldina
Girl
English
Mighty with a spear Rules by the spear Feminine of Gerald; One who is capable to spear fight; Rules by the spear Feminine of Gerald
116 family views
Fitzgerald
Unisex
English
Essentially means and Mighty spearholder's son; Son of Gerald; Son of Gerald Surname; the male offspring of Geraldand
132 family views
Geraldine
Girl
Filipino
Mighty with a spear Rules by the spear Feminine of Gerald; ruler with the spear; Rules by the spear, ruling spear Feminine form of Gerald:; rules with spear
161 family views
Fitzgerald
Unisex
English
Essentially means and Mighty spearholder's son; Son of Gerald; Son of Gerald Surname; the male offspring of Geraldand
132 family views
Gerard
Boy
Filipino
Brave spearman; Brave with a spear; brave with spear; Hard or bold spear This name was introduced to England from Germany during the Norman Conquest Famous bearer: British poet Gerard Manley Hopkins; See also Jerard From an Old German name meaning hard...
94 family views
Geralyn
Girl
English
Mighty with a spear Rules by the spear Feminine of Gerald; One who controls with spear; Rules by the spear Feminine of Gerald Blend of Geri plus Marilyn
131 family views
Gerardo
Boy
Filipino
Spanish form of Gerard 'spear courageous'; spear brave; Spear hard
103 family views
Geralynn
Girl
English
Mighty with a spear Rules by the spear Feminine of Gerald; Rules by the spear Feminine of Gerald Blend of Geri plus Marilyn; The person who gives instructions by spear
116 family views
Gere
Boy
English
Form of Gerald 'rules by the spear'; Form of Gerald: rules by the spear; The person who is governing with the spear
179 family views
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Brothers for Gerald
Fitzgerald
Unisex
English
Essentially means and Mighty spearholder's son; Son of Gerald; Son of Gerald Surname; the male offspring of Geraldand
132 family views
Gerard
Boy
Filipino
Brave spearman; Brave with a spear; brave with spear; Hard or bold spear This name was introduced to England from Germany during the Norman Conquest Famous bearer: British poet Gerard Manley Hopkins; See also Jerard From an Old German name meaning hard...
94 family views
Gerardo
Boy
Filipino
Spanish form of Gerard 'spear courageous'; spear brave; Spear hard
103 family views
Gere
Boy
English
Form of Gerald 'rules by the spear'; Form of Gerald: rules by the spear; The person who is governing with the spear
179 family views
Gerold
Boy
English
Form of Gerald 'rules by the spear'; Form of Gerald: rules by the spear; Spear strength; The person who is escorting with a spear
163 family views
Gerrald
Boy
English
Form of Gerald 'rules by the spear'; Form of Gerald: rules by the spear; One who rules with the spear
159 family views
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Sisters for Gerald
Geraldina
Girl
English
Mighty with a spear Rules by the spear Feminine of Gerald; One who is capable to spear fight; Rules by the spear Feminine of Gerald
116 family views
Geraldine
Girl
Filipino
Mighty with a spear Rules by the spear Feminine of Gerald; ruler with the spear; Rules by the spear, ruling spear Feminine form of Gerald:; rules with spear
161 family views
Fitzgerald
Unisex
English
Essentially means and Mighty spearholder's son; Son of Gerald; Son of Gerald Surname; the male offspring of Geraldand
132 family views
Geralyn
Girl
English
Mighty with a spear Rules by the spear Feminine of Gerald; One who controls with spear; Rules by the spear Feminine of Gerald Blend of Geri plus Marilyn
131 family views
Geralynn
Girl
English
Mighty with a spear Rules by the spear Feminine of Gerald; Rules by the spear Feminine of Gerald Blend of Geri plus Marilyn; The person who gives instructions by spear
116 family views
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Gerard
Boy
Filipino
Brave spearman; Brave with a spear; brave with spear; Hard or bold spear This name was introduced to England from Germany during the Norman Conquest Famous bearer: British poet Gerard Manley Hopkins; See also Jerard From an Old German name meaning hard...
94 family views
Gerardo
Boy
Filipino
Spanish form of Gerard 'spear courageous'; spear brave; Spear hard
103 family views
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