Geraldine

Girl

Geraldine is a girl's name of Germanic origin meaning "Feminine form of Gerald, from Germanic elements meaning rule of the spear.". It is pronounced JER-al-deen. Today it is a popular name (popularity 97/100) and fading.

Germanic origin · /JER-al-deen/ · vintage

Meaning: Feminine form of Gerald, from Germanic elements meaning rule of the spear.

Popularity 97/1003 syllablesPeaked 1930↓ Falling

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What does Geraldine mean?

Geraldine means "Feminine form of Gerald, from Germanic elements meaning rule of the spear.". It is of Germanic origin.

Is Geraldine a boy or girl name?

Geraldine is traditionally a girl's name.

How popular is Geraldine?

Geraldine is one of the most common baby names, with a popularity score of 97/100. It was most popular in the 1930s.

How is Geraldine pronounced?

Geraldine is pronounced JER-al-deen.

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