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Geraldina

jer-al-DEE-nah

Letters

9

Syllables

4

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

85

Peak Year

#7 in 1963

First Recorded

1950

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A feminine form of Gerald, deriving from Germanic elements 'ger' (spear) and 'wald' (rule), meaning 'ruler with the spear'.

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Geri Gerald Dina Gera

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Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Geri Gerald Dina Gera

Spelling Variations

Geraldine Geraldene

Similar Names

Genevieve Wilhelmina Bernadette Adeline

Personality Traits

StrongLeadershipDeterminedIntelligent

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