Geraldina
Pronunciation: [ j-er-ahld-EEN-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Geraldina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 85 babies have been named Geraldina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Geraldina is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #65,163 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #65,163
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Geraldina
Geraldina is a girl name .
Geraldina is currently ranked #65,163 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Geraldina include Ger, Gera, Geray, Geraie, Geral, Geraly, Geralie, Ina, Inay, Inaie, Dina, and Gey. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Geraldina include Geraldine . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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