Medieval short form of Germanic compound names beginning with gari (“spear”)/geri (“spear”), such as Gerard, Gerald, or Gerbert. The last-century popularity of the given name is due to the American actor Gary Cooper (1901–1961), whose stage name was invented by his agent, a native of Gary, Indiana.
What is the female version of Gerald?
Geraldine is the feminine form of the first name Gerald.
a male given name: from Germanic words meaning “spear” and “rule.”
Is the name Gary dying?
Gary has plummeted from view on both sides of the Atlantic, and is now severely endangered. Just 450 were created in the US in 2013, and 28 in England and Wales. Numbers will be swollen slightly by some of the more relaxed Gareths and Garths, but they too are endangered species.
German and French, feminine variation of Gerald. “ruler with the spear”
What is spear ruler?
Gerald originates in Germanic languages and means “ruler with spear”. It was the name of several saints and priests. As a masculine given name its usage has declined lately.
How do you say Geraldine in Irish?
Geraldine in Irish is Geraroidín.
Though not considered stylish, Gerald remains on the popularity charts.
What does the name Gerald mean spiritually?
Gerald comes from gar, ger “spear” and “rule.” As a girl’s name it is a variant spelling of Gerry. Biblical name (meaning “ewe” in Hebrew). From alexein “to defend” + anēr “man, warrior” (genitive andros).
Is Jerry a nickname for Gerald?
Jerry is a given name, usually used for males. It is of Old English origin, and sometimes can be spelled Gerry, Gerrie, Geri, Jery, Jere, Jerrie, or Jeri. It is a diminutive form (hypocorism) of George, Gerald, Gerard, Geraldine, Jared, Jeremy, Jeremiah, Jermaine, or Jerome.
How do you spell Gerard in Irish?
Gerard in Irish is Gearard.
