Géraldine
“ruler with a spear”
French origin · Girl name
#1719US 2023
10Births / yr
→Stable
Top 1.3%Percentile
How to pronounce Géraldine
zhe-ral-deen
/zhe-ral-deen/ · · 3 syllables
“ruler with a spear”
French origin · Girl name
What does Géraldine mean and where does it come from?
Géraldine is derived from the Old German name Gerald, meaning 'rule' and 'spear'.
Cultural significance
The name Géraldine has been used in French-speaking cultures and gained popularity in the 20th century.
Peak popularity
Reached #1719 in 2015 — currently #1719 in the US.
How else can you spell Géraldine?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Géraldine?
Géraldine works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Géraldine Leah
One syllable · timeless choice
Géraldine Quinn
One syllable · timeless choice
Géraldine Blair
One syllable · on the rise
Géraldine Ruth
One syllable · timeless choice
Géraldine Wren
One syllable · vintage charm
Géraldine Faith
One syllable · vintage charm
How popular is Géraldine right now?
Holding steady — currently #1719 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
Géraldine is exceptionally rare — it does not appear in US Social Security records, meaning fewer than 5 babies per year have received this name.
What are good nicknames for Géraldine?
ENGLISH
GerryJeriJerriJerrieJerry
ANCIENT GERMANIC
Gerold
DUTCH
Gerolt
ENGLISH
GeraldGerryJeraldJeroldJerroldJerry
Famous people named Géraldine
GC
Géraldine Chaplin
An American actress known for her roles in films by her father Charlie Chaplin.
GF
Géraldine Ferraro
An American politician and the first female vice-presidential candidate from a major party.
What names sound and feel like Géraldine?
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How is Géraldine written in other languages?
What are the boy versions of Géraldine?
Gerold ANCIENT GERMANICGerolt DUTCHGerald ENGLISHGerry ENGLISHJerald ENGLISHJerold ENGLISHJerrold ENGLISHJerry ENGLISHGérald FRENCHGéraud FRENCHGerald GERMANGerhold GERMANGerold GERMANGearalt IRISHGearóid IRISHGiraldo ITALIANGeraldo PORTUGUESEGeraldo SPANISHGerallt WELSHGarret ENGLISHGarrett ENGLISHJarrett ENGLISH
Common questions about the name Géraldine
What does the name Géraldine mean?
Géraldine means "ruler with a spear" — a name rooted in French tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Géraldine?
Géraldine is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is holding steady in popularity, a reliable classic that parents consistently choose.
What is the cultural origin of Géraldine?
Géraldine originates from French tradition. French names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
What sibling names go well with Géraldine?
Géraldine pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Greek heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.
Is Géraldine more of a girl or boy name?
Géraldine is primarily used as a girl name, giving it a clear, timeless character while remaining accessible to modern families.
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