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GERALD

From a Germanic name meaning "rule of the spear", from the elements ger "spear" and wald "rule". The Normans brought this name to Britain. Though it died out in England during the Middle Ages, it remained common in Ireland. It was revived in the English-speaking world in 19th century.


Usage: English, German
Short Forms: GERRY, JERRY
Variants: GERHOLD, GEROLD, JERALD, JEROLD, JERROLD
Feminine Forms: GERRY, JERRY
Name day:
October 13th: Poland
December 5th: Poland
Famous People: Gerald Fordwiki (Politician, 1913, United States), Gerald Asamoahwiki (Soccer Player, 1978, Ghana), Gerald Edelmanwiki (Biologist, 1929, United States), Gerald Durrellwiki (Social Activist, 1925, India)
Anagrams: Find anagrams for GERALD.
Popularity: *Popularity is given by the percentage of usage over the years.

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