Gender Masculine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈd͡ʒɛɹ.əld/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Variant of Gerald.

Related Names

Rootsgair/ger + wald/walt
VariantsGerald, Jerald, Jerold
DiminutivesGerry, Jere, Jerry
Feminine FormGeraldine
Other Languages & CulturesGerald, Gerolt(Dutch) Gérald, Géraud(French) Gerald, Gerold, Gerhold(German) Geroald, Gerold(Germanic) Gearóid, Gearalt(Irish) Giraldo(Italian) Geraldo(Portuguese) Geraldo(Spanish) Gerallt(Welsh)

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Entry updated February 28, 2019