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Jeraldine

JER-al-deen

Popularity

#16281

falling

Letters

9

Syllables

3

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

4,345

Peak Year

#188 in 1942

First Recorded

1909

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A feminine form of Gerald, from the Germanic name Gerwald, meaning 'rule with a spear'.

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GeriJerryDina

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Famous Namesakes

  • Jeraldine Saunders

    American author and TV writer.

Nicknames

GeriJerryDina

Spelling Variations

GeraldineJerraldine

Similar Names

JosephineJacquelineGeorgeneBernadine

Personality Traits

StrongLeaderConfidentIndependent

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