Girl name
Geraldine name meaning
“ruler with a spear”
Geraldine is a feminine name meaning ruler with a spear. It is the feminine form of Gerald, a name of Germanic origin. Gerald combines ger, meaning spear, with wald, meaning to rule, and those two elements supply the meaning carried by the related form Geraldine.
What does Geraldine mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Geraldine
The feminine form of Gerald, a Germanic name combining ger, spear, and wald, to rule.
Name combinations with Geraldine
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Geraldine, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Geraldine: ruler with a spear
- Tika: the Pleiades star cluster
- Okta: associated with October
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Meaning of each word
- Geraldine: ruler with a spear
- Maharani: great queen, queen consort
- Irmayanti: whole, universal
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Geraldine Nengsih
Meaning of each word
- Geraldine: ruler with a spear
- Nengsih: beloved girl
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Meaning of each word
- Devina: divine
- Geraldine: ruler with a spear
- Utami: best, foremost
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Geraldine Mintarsih
Meaning of each word
- Geraldine: ruler with a spear
- Mintarsih: asking for love
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Meaning of each word
- Geraldine: ruler with a spear
- Swara: sound, voice, or musical tone
- Megasari: essence or heart of a cloud
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How to pronounce Geraldine
| Syllables | 4 · 9 letters · 9-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒꦺꦫꦭ꧀ꦢꦶꦤꦺ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮨᮛᮜ᮪ᮓᮤᮔᮨ |
Is Geraldine a girl’s name?
Yes, Geraldine is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Geraldine ranks #1,440 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Names with related meanings
- Anggraeni♀Foremost, leading
- Henny♀Ruler of the household
- Rani♀Queen, female ruler
- Rika♀Ruler, powerful
- Heni♀Ruler of the household
- Regina♀Queen or female ruler
- Etty♀Ruler of the home
- Ratu♂♀Royal ruler, king or queen
- Eti♀Ruler of the home
- Gusti♂♀An honorific address for a lord
- Nata♂♀Ruler, protector
- Sultan♂♀Ruler, holder of authority
Famous people named Geraldine
- Geraldine Alexandra Bolang · b. 2006
FAQ about the name Geraldine
What is the meaning of Geraldine?
Geraldine means ruler with a spear. The feminine form of Gerald, a Germanic name combining ger, spear, and wald, to rule.
Is Geraldine a girl’s name?
Yes, Geraldine is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Geraldine?
Geraldine is of European origin.
How many syllables does Geraldine have?
Geraldine has 4 syllables (Ge-ral-di-ne) and 9 letters.
How popular is the name Geraldine?
Geraldine ranks #1,440 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Geraldine?
Some ideas: Geraldine Tika Okta; Geraldine Maharani Irmayanti; Geraldine Nengsih.
Famous people named Geraldine?
Notable people named Geraldine include Geraldine Alexandra Bolang.
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