Geraldine
Origin/Usage
Germanic
Pronunciation
JER-əl-deen
Meaning
Ruler with spear
More info about the name "Geraldine"

Geraldine originates in Germanic languages and means "ruler with spear". It is a feminine form of Gerald. The famous bearer of this name is Geraldine Chaplin, English-American actress and the daughter of Charlie Chaplin. It is also the name of several places in the United States. As a feminine given name its usage has declined lately.

Popularity of the Name Geraldine
Also Spelled Like...

Geralda, Geraldeen, Geraldene, Geraldina, Geraldyna, Geraldyne, Gerry, Jeraldeen, Jeraldene, Jeraldine, Jerry, Jerilyn, Jerica

Famous Geraldines

Geraldine Ferraro - First female vice-presidential candidate
Geraldine Aron - writer
Geraldine Bonner - writer
Geraldine Brooks - actress
Geraldine Byrne - writer
Geraldine Chaplin - actress
Geraldine Fitzgerald - actress
Geraldine Glodek - writer
Geraldine Mitton - published author
Geraldine Monk - poet
Geraldine Page - actress

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