Meaning
rule of the spear
Origin
Geraldine is a name of Germanic origin, rooted in celtic tradition.
It appears in our records across 16 countries (BE, CA, CH, CL, CM, CO, FR, GB, IE, LU, MU, MX, PE, SG, US, ZA).
Style
- classic
- elegant
- feminine
- traditional
- international
- noble
Famous people named Geraldine
- Geraldine Page (Australian actress)
- Geraldine Farrar (opera singer)
- Géraldine Nakache (French actress)
- Gerald of Aurillac
- Geraldine Ferraro (politician)
Variations
Gerald, Jérôme, Geraldy, Jéraldine, Gerrardine, Gerardine, Geraldene, Jeri, Jeri-Jeri, Jerrardine
Nicknames
Gé, Dine, Géa, Geri, Gerry, Gerrie
Popularity
Geraldine appears in 16 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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