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Gerald

Pronunciation: [ j-EHR-uhld ]

Girl Name #11,647 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Gerald is a girl name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-EHR-uhld.

Parents who love the name Gerald often also consider Gertrude, Georgia, Genevieve .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#11,647
Total SSA Count
10

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Ger Gey Gerie Geraie

Also a Boy Name

Gerald is also used as a boy name, ranked #1168.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gerald

Is Gerald a boy or girl name?
Gerald is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #11647. As a boy name, it is ranked #1168. Gerald is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Gerald?
Gerald is pronounced j-EHR-uhld.
How popular is the name Gerald?
Gerald is currently ranked #11647 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Gerald?
Common nicknames for Gerald include Ger, Gey, Gerie, and Geraie.
Is Gerald a common or rare name?
Gerald is an uncommon name, ranked #11647 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Gerald

Gerald is a girl name .

Is Gerald a boy or girl name? Gerald is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #11,647 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,168. Gerald is more commonly used as a boy name.

Gerald is currently ranked #11,647 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Gerald include Ger, Gey, Gerie, and Geraie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Gerald include Geraldine . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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