Gerri
JER-ee
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
5,463
Peak Year
#226 in 1958
First Recorded
1925
Style
Cute & Playful, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Gerri is a diminutive of Geraldine or Gertrude, meaning 'spear ruler' or 'strong spear'. It's often used as an independent given name.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Geri Halliwell
English singer, songwriter, and Spice Girls member
Gerri Russell
American actress
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