Geraldine name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old High German and Germanic
Usage: English and German
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Geraldine ge-raldi-ne
Meaning: Spear Ruler and Rule
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What does Geraldine mean?

Geraldine means Ruler with the Spear or Rule is a gender insensitive name, rooted from Germanic and Old High German is used in German and English.

How do I pronounce Geraldine?

You can pronounce the two syllabled name Geraldine as ge-raldi-ne. ger(al)-dine is another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Geraldine

Gerwald, Gearldine, Gerdine, Gerda, Gerald, Geerda, Gerdi, Gerdina, Gerta, Georgia, Gerharda, Gerhardina

Names that rhyme with Geraldine

How popular is the name Geraldine?

Geraldine was a very popular name in United States. Over 211262 babies have been given the name in 190 years. When at the peak of its usage in 1931, it ranked 38th when 5447 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

However after 190 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Moreover, the name has been to the top 50 baby names 15 times Also, a popular name in Ireland having over 6611 recievers in 50 years of usage.

Currently the moniker is on a rise, in 1965, 591 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 7th position. Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 10 baby names 4 times Also, Geraldine was a popular name in France.

Over 36096 babies have been given the first name in 80 years. At its zenith in 1975, the moniker grabbed the 38th spot and 2116 baby girls were given the name.

After 80 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Additionally, the name has been in the top 50 baby names 5 times

Geraldine is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 900 names.

In 1996, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 848 on girl names chart when 26 babies were named Geraldine. Over 207 babies in England and Wales have been named Geraldine.

The name is a rare baby name in Belgium there is very thin chances of it still being given. But Geraldine is a popular baby name in Philippines where every 1 in 2000 have the name as well as in, England, South Africa, Nigeria, Venezuela, Canada, Australia, Chile and Cameroon.

According to our findings, over 430000 babies have been named Geraldine globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20181717119
20171626132
20161586138
20151636130
20141431158
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Geraldine in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands0138832088
Finland00092
Sweden013104155
Norway0135075
Denmark00500

Numerological aspects of Geraldine

When you like someone in a romantic way, it makes you nervous. You are the inspirational voice that your friends and family admire and are proud of. The letter G as your cornerstone reveals that you are one tactical, down-to-earth person who doesn't take “no” for an answer. Achieving inner peace and harmony in life is what's most important to you. You have an artistic soul and see yourself as the hero in every situation.

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  •  Sheila - Well-Liked Sheila came from Gaelic and Latin, meaning of Sheila is "Blind, Indication of the Gender of Caecilier or Slang Term for Woman" bestowed upon both genders is used mainly in Marathi and Finnish. In 1993, pleasing Sheila ranked 464 in baby girl names list in United States
  •  Roger - Acclaimed and Perpetual Roger came from Germanic and Old High German languages bestowed upon both boys and girls, meaning of Roger is "Fame or Renowned Spearman" is used particulary in Low German and Swedish
  •  Melvin - Specifically used in Swedish, Danish and Finnish durable and cherished, Melvin is used as a gender-neutral name, meaning of Melvin is "Chief or Composition Of Court" came from Old English, English and Old French
  •  Judy - Of Hebrew origin, Well-Liked and Perpetual Judy bestowed upon both boys and girls, used notably in English and Finnish, Judy means "Form of Judith, Judäerin or A Women from Judea"
  •  Ann - Origin of Frequently Used and Ceaseless Ann is in Old Greek, Arabic and Germanic, meaning of Ann is "Mercy, He (God) Was Gracious or Priceless", a unisex name is substantially used in Norwegian, English and Finnish
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Middle names for Geraldine

Here is a list of well-liked and appealing middle names that go with the baby name Geraldine.

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Sibling Names for Geraldine

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Famous people named Geraldine

  • Geraldine Jewsbury, English novelist, book reviewer and figure
  • Geraldine McCaughrean, British children's novelist
  • Geraldine Clinton Little, poet born in Northern Ireland
  • Geraldine Bonner, American author, born on Staten Island, New York
  • Geraldine Hervey, Marchioness of Bristol, daughter of Maj
  • Geraldine Pillay, South African sprinter
  • Geraldine Harris, author and Egyptologist
  • Geraldine Ulmar, American singer and actress
  • Geraldine Stutz, American retail groundbreaker
  • Geraldine Monk, British poet
  • Geraldine Mitton, English novelist, biographer, editor
  • Geraldine Walther, American violist
  • Geraldine Keegan, head teacher of St Mary's College
  • Geraldine Warrick-Crisman, television executive
  • Geraldine Innocente, founder of a New Age church she named The Bridge to Freedom
  • Geraldine Ecleo-Villaroman, Filipina politician and part-time actress/singer
  • Geraldine Page, American actress
  • Geraldine Ferraro, American attorney and Democratic Party politician
  • Geraldine of Albania, Queen consort of King Zog I of Albania and the mother of Leka I
  • Geraldine Farrar, American soprano opera singer and film actress
  • Geraldine Smith, British Labour Party politician
  • Geraldine Kennedy, Irish journalist and politician
  • Geraldine Chaplin, prolific actress of English-, French-
  • Geraldine Brooks, Australian American journalist and novelist whose 2005 novel
  • Geraldine McEwan, English actress who had a long career in theatre
  • Geraldine Fitzgerald, Irish actress and a member of the American Theatre Hall of Fame
  • Geraldine James, British actress
  • Geraldine Cox, founder of Sunrise Cambodia
  • Geraldine Feeney, member of Seanad Éireann from 2002 to 2011
  • Geraldine Somerville, Irish born actress
  • Geraldine McNulty, English stage and television actress
  • Geraldine Hunt, American R&B singer best
  • Geraldine Doyle, American woman
  • Geraldine Laybourne, {{cite news
  • Geraldine Heaney, Irish-Canadian ice hockey coach and former defenceman
  • Geraldine Fenton, Canadian ice dancer
  • Geraldine Swayne, painter
  • Geraldine Brooks, American actress whose three-decade career on stage as well as in films and on television was noted with nominations for an Emmy in 1962 and a Tony
  • Geraldine Van Bibber, Canadian politician representing the Yukon electoral district of Porter Creek North as a member of the Yukon Party
  • Geraldine Fibbers, were an alt-country band
  • Geraldine Taylor, often known as Mrs
  • Geraldine Bazán, Mexican actress, singer
  • Geraldine Fraser-Moleketi, South African politician
  • Geraldine Doogue, Australian journalist and radio and television host
  • Geraldine Newman, English film and television actress
  • Geraldine Dougan, was elected
  • Geraldine McMahon, British-born harpist and singer of Irish descent
  • Geraldine Hooper portrayed the leading role of Corinna in 1971 drama, horror movie Hanno cambiato faccia.
  • Geraldine Karier portrayed critical role of Gungir in 1986 fantasy flick Gwyncilla: Legend of Dark Ages.
  • In 1939 comedy, crime flick, Zwölf Minuten nach zwölf, Geraldine Katt portrayed Ingrid Barko.
  • Geraldine Leer characterized pivotal role of Gail in 2018 drama and family film Christmas Camp.
  • Geraldine Muir, from 1987 comedy and drama flick Hope and Glory, who played Sue.
  • In 1915, Geraldine O'Brien characterized the role of Marjorie Newton in comedy flick Excuse Me.
  • In 1998, Geraldine Plunkett characterized the role of Drama Teacher in drama movie Stages.
  • In 1968 comedy, sci-fi flick, How to Make a Doll, Geraldine Young characterized Mrs. Turnbull.
  • In 2000 film, John Kelly Tells All, Geraldine Maguire characterized N.

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