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GirlGermanic

Gerldine

JER-ul-deen

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

483

Peak Year

#23 in 1933

First Recorded

1915

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Variant of Geraldine, which means "ruler with a spear" or "spear ruler", derived from Germanic elements.

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Geraldine Chaplin

    American-British actress, daughter of Charlie Chaplin.

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Personality Traits

StrongIndependentDeterminedCourageousConfident

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