Gerald
/dzhehruhld/ English Male
Meaning & Origin
Gerald is a English name meaning "Spear ruler". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. The name Gerald is of Germanic origin. It comes from the elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and 'wald' meaning 'rule'.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Male
Phonetic dzhehruhld
IPA d͡ʒɛɹəld
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as dzhehruhld. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Gerald
- · Gerald Ford - US President
- · Gerald Durrell - Naturalist
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