Geraldine
jer-al-DEEN
Popularity
#2013
Letters
9
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
212,021
Peak Year
#5,471 in 1930
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Geraldine is a feminine form of Gerald, which is of Germanic origin, meaning "rule with a spear."
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Geraldine Chaplin
British actress, daughter of Charlie Chaplin
Geraldine Ferraro
First female vice-presidential candidate (major party)
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