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Gerald Male
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Origin: Germanic

From Old French, ultimately from Frankish *gaiʀ (“spear”) + *wald (“might, power”). The name was brought to England by the Normans. It survived in Ireland, and was revived in the 19th century.

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Russia Геральд (Gerald) Listen Favorite Share Copy

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United States Gerald Listen Favorite Share Copy

Male Male Rank #1167 Female Female Rank #8267

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United Kingdom Gerald Listen Favorite Share Copy

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France Gerald Listen Favorite Share Copy

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