Gerardus

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Gender Masculine
Usage Germanic (Latinized), Dutch
Pronounced Pron. /ɣe.ˈrɑr.dɵs/(Dutch)  [key·simplify]
Other Forms FormsGeerardus, Geerhardus, Gerhardus

Meaning & History

Latinized form of Gerhard (see Gerard).

In the Dutch-speaking world, the name is used as an official name on birth certificates, but not commonly in daily life. Instead, bearers tend to go by a derivative that is less formal and easier to use, such as Gerard and Gerrit.
Added 7/17/2007 by Lucille
Edited 4/5/2024 by Randee15 and Lucille