Geri name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Germanic and Old French
Usage: English, Icelandic, Swedish, Danish, Old Danish and Finnish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Geri ge-ri
Meaning: Mighty with a Spear and Rule
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What does Geri mean?

Trendy Geri came from Germanic and Old French languages is a gender insensitive name specifically used in Danish, Swedish, English, Old Danish, Icelandic and Finnish, meaning of Geri is "Spear Ruler or Rule".

Geri is a version of saintly Gervaise. Gervaise is feminine variant of Gervais. Gervaise's meaning is Spear, Grow and Spear and Friend is mostly used in English and French has its origin in German and Old High German.

Geri is form of commonly accepted Gerry. Gerry is version of biblical, outstanding and imperishable Jerome. Gerry is resulted from Gerald. Gerry is shortened form of Gerald and Gerhard. Also Gerry is diminutive of Gerald.

Gerry is also shortened form of Gerard. Gerry is English and German equivalent of Names Containing the Name Element Geir. Meaning of Gerry is Sacred Name, Spear Rule and Variant of the Saint's Name Jerome is originated from Old English and Germanic..

Also Geri is Danish form of Gæiri.

How do I pronounce Geri?

The most common way to pronounce two syllabled Geri is ge-ri.

Variants of Geri

Gerilyn, Gervaise, Gerry, Garvey, Gerwald, Jerome, Geraldine, Gearldine, Gerdine, Geiri

How popular is the name Geri?

A common name in United States with over 8025 new-borns have been given the name since 1918. Presently the moniker is on a rise, in 1958, it ranked 500th when 368 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

Moreover, the moniker has been to Geri is an uncommon baby name in still in use in England and Wales. Geri is a common name in India, Indonesia, Canada and Ethiopia while somewhat familiar name in Albania, England, Netherlands, Brazil, DR Congo, Papua New Guinea, Switzerland, Italy, Australia, China and Philippines.

According to our evaluation, at least 50000 people have been bestowed Geri around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
201800124387
201600161945
201500144636
2011001037010
200800138217
200700851614
200600928112
200500164605
200400106899
200300688416
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Geri in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands9135269
Sweden4122
Denmark1020

Numerological aspects of Geri

If number 5 is your soul urge no it reveals your constant care of your soul and body. Partnerships are exclusively important to you. You are the one of the most sensitive person but it doesn't mean you are weak. Follow your dreams and heart instead of rules. You take things too seriously and it makes you nervous when something doesn't go as planned. You are a walking inspiration with an amazing aura.

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  •  Dinah - Dominant and Evergreen girl name Dinah came from Indoeuropean and Hebrew, meaning of Dinah is "Avenged or Judged or Vindicated or Decoration" is used in Telugu and English
  •  Melina - Originated from French and Old Greek, Well-Known and Conifer Melina means "Honey or Man" which is used primarily in German, Greek and Danish is aimed at baby girls
  •  Adrienne - Leading Rising and All time favorite unisex name Adrienne is used predominantly in French and Finnish and originated from Latin, Adrienne means "Woman from Hadria or From Hadria"

Sibling Names for Geri

Are you considering the name Geri for your new baby, but looking for some inspiration for sibling names? Look no further! We have put together a list of names that pair perfectly with Geri, whether you're looking for classic or modern options. Check them out below.

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Famous people named Geri

  • Geri Winkler, Austrian mountaineer
  • Geri Halliwell, English pop singer-songwriter, clothes designer
  • Geri Jewell, American actress and stand-up comedian noted for roles on the 1980s sitcom 'The Facts of Life' and the mid 2000s western 'Deadwood'
  • Geri Allen, American jazz pianist and composer
  • Geri Reischl, American actress and singer,
  • Geri Larkin, religious biography
  • Geri Çipi, Albanian former football defender
  • Geri Doran, was born in Kalispell, Montana in 1966
  • Geri Huser, Democratic party politician
  • Gerit Kling in Barfuss as Actress
  • Geri Courtney-Austein in Twin Brides as Actress
  • Geri Miller in Trash as Actress
  • Geri Berger in The Selling of the Partridge as Actress
  • Geri Horner acted in movie Spice World

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
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