Geri
JER-ee
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
8,026
Peak Year
#368 in 1958
First Recorded
1918
Style
Vintage, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A diminutive of Geraldine, of Germanic origin meaning 'spear ruler'. Also can be related to the Norse word 'geirr' meaning spear.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Geri Halliwell
English singer, songwriter and actress.
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