Meaning:
Its source is gar wald, an Ancient Germanic name meaning "Ruling spear."
Languages:
This girl's name is used in German and English.
Nicknames: Geri, Gerri, Gerry and Jerry
Alternative Spellings: Jeraldine
Popularity:
The name Geraldine ranked 161st in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.
This name is highly rated in the 1990 U.S. Census popularity survey of all ages, but after 1960 does not appear in the state data listing the most popular baby names.
Narrative:
Other possible interpretations include ''expert spearman,'' ''spear of the ruler,'' and the equivalent of the contemporary expression ''straight shooter.''