An old english equivalent name was garweald, the likely original name of gerald of mayo, a british roman catholic monk who established a monastery in mayo, ireland in 670. See examples of gerald used in a sentence. Gerald name popularity related ratings comments namesakes name days 74% rating save
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The name gerald has an interesting and complex origin, with roots in several different languages and cultures
One of the most commonly accepted theories is that the name comes from the germanic language, with the first element “ger” meaning ‘spear’ and the second element “wald” meaning ‘rule.’ Gerald is a boy's name of english origin meaning ruler with the spear Gerald is the 958 ranked male name by popularity. Read the name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity of the baby name gerald for boys.
The name gerald is derived from the elements “ger”, meaning spear, and “wald”, meaning rule Therefore, the name gerald can be translated to “rules with spear”, signifying strength, power, and leadership In medieval england, the name gerald was popular among nobility and knights. From germanic words meaning “spear” and “rule.”
