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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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