A Dictionary of Names. Origin and Meaning of Names!
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Origin and Meaning of Gerald

Gender

Masculine

Origin of Gerald

Old German

Usage of Gerald

English, German

Meaning of Gerald

The name Gerald is derived from the Germanic elements "ger" - "spear" and "wald" - "rule".

Famous bearers

A bearer is Gerald Ford (1913 - 2006), the 38th President of the United States (from 1974 to 1977).

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