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The baby name Geraldine is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒəˈræl.diːn/ (juh-RAL-deen).

Geraldine is Germanic in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Germanic
Pronunciation: /dʒəˈræl.diːn/ (juh-RAL-deen)

What is the meaning of the name Geraldine ?

The baby name Geraldine is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒəˈræl.diːn/ (juh-RAL-deen).

Geraldine is Germanic in Origin.

Geraldine is the feminine form of Gerald, built with the French‑Latin suffix -ine. Gerald derives from the Germanic elements ger, “spear,” and wald, “rule/power,” yielding the sense “ruler with the spear” or “spear of governance.” The French spelling Géraldine helped spread the name across Europe; related Romance forms include Geraldina in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. In Irish, the Gaelicized form Gearóidín is used.

The name gained literary visibility in the sixteenth century when Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, addressed Lady Elizabeth FitzGerald as “the Fair Geraldine.” It remained uncommon until a nineteenth‑century revival in the English‑speaking world, later peaking in the early twentieth century, aided by figures such as soprano Geraldine Farrar, actors Geraldine Page and Geraldine Chaplin, and politician Geraldine Ferraro. Variant spellings include Jeraldine and Jeraldene; short forms and diminutives include Gerry/Geri, Jeri, Dina, and Deanie.

Geraldine has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Geraldine

Geraldine Ferraro Politician · Born 1935 · United States Geraldine Ferraro was best known for becoming the first woman nominated for vice president by a major American political party, running on the Democratic ticket with Walter Mondale in 1984. She was also a lawyer, diplomat, and member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York, where she served from 1979 to 1985. Geraldine Viswanathan Actor · Born 1995 · Australia Geraldine Viswanathan is an Australian actress best known for her breakout roles in the films Blockers, Hala, and Bad Education. She gained recognition in the late 2010s for her sharp, engaging screen presence and later appeared in Thunderbolts*. Geraldine Somerville Actor · Born 1967 · Ireland Geraldine Somerville is an Irish-British actress best known for playing Lily Potter in the Harry Potter films. She’s also known for her role in Gosford Park and has had a long career in film and television.
Géraldine Pailhas Actor · Born 1971 · France Géraldine Pailhas is a French actress best known for her role in the film 'Don Juan DeMarco' alongside Johnny Depp. She has also appeared in 'The Cost of Living' and 'Young & Beautiful', showcasing her versatility and talent in French cinema. Geraldine Brooks Actor · Born 1925 · United States Geraldine Brooks was an American actress best known for her roles in films like 'Possessed' and 'Cry Wolf'. She had a successful career in the 1940s and 1950s, appearing in both movies and television shows. Géraldine Nakache Actor · Born 1980 · France Géraldine Nakache is a French actress and filmmaker best known for her role in the film 'All That Glitters'. She has also directed and starred in 'Nous York', showcasing her talent both in front of and behind the camera.

Celebrity babies named Geraldine

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Geraldine Chaplin Charlie Chaplin film director ★★★★★

Geraldine – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2021 #1 — 897
HT Girls 0 #23 1 950
NA 0 #28 6 2,537
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
BI Girls 0 #33 1 726
HN Girls 0 #38 1 884
MT 0 #41 3 1,767
CM 0 #53 4 2,592
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
LU 0 #61 6 2,830
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
PH 0 #78 19 5,607
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
JM 0 #89 5 3,714
BN Girls 0 #94 13 5,459
QA 0 #100 7 7,011
ID Girls 0 #102 1 3,319
KW 0 #113 9 5,216
PA 0 #113 18 3,797
CY Girls 0 #119 7 3,755
OM 0 #119 3 6,215
PH Girls 0 #119 346 13,098
MU 0 #122 15 3,613
MT Girls 0 #123 29 3,773
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
SG 0 #145 131 11,010
BW Girls 0 #148 4 4,216
NA Girls 0 #155 70 7,146
AE 0 #158 20 10,220
PR Girls 0 #160 8 3,171
CR 0 #162 4 5,526
LU Girls 0 #169 17 4,850
SG Girls 0 #169 683 18,916
UY 0 #175 8 2,477
AR 0 #176 11 2,915
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
CO Girls 0 #188 4,576 16,140
MU Girls 0 #199 157 8,539
PE Girls 0 #199 2,505 14,861
CM Girls 0 #202 508 11,671
PE 0 #205 107 6,350
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
AO Girls 0 #215 3 4,575
CL Girls 0 #217 1,791 14,098
PS 0 #223 4 5,692
EC Girls 0 #224 16 3,650
HU Girls 0 #224 2 3,308
JM Girls 0 #225 35 7,507
MO Girls 0 #225 27 7,056
BG Girls 0 #229 3 3,559
QA Girls 0 #231 86 15,378
JP Girls 0 #243 9 6,592
GR Girls 0 #246 4 6,293
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
PT 0 #247 4 4,161
NG 0 #250 15 5,926
CL 0 #253 182 6,867
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
CO 0 #261 274 7,768
Canada Girls 2022 #275 6 2,867
IL 0 #279 4 6,291
PA Girls 0 #279 219 9,861
SA 0 #282 14 10,560
TW Girls 0 #283 7 8,139
ZA Girls 0 #283 2,203 25,928
ZA 0 #290 158 14,421
MY 0 #291 40 12,352
GH Girls 0 #306 19 6,973
KW Girls 0 #313 208 19,177
DK Girls 0 #322 8 7,429
OM Girls 0 #324 73 15,987
BO 0 #333 49 6,868
JO Girls 0 #333 7 7,570
GT 0 #336 3 5,948
HK 0 #349 9 8,483
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
BO Girls 0 #353 306 9,488
CN Girls 0 #353 7 8,829
BR 0 #360 1 5,969
PL Girls 0 #362 3 5,096
AE Girls 0 #363 192 20,968
NL 0 #367 25 2,481
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
NG Girls 0 #370 598 15,093
MX 0 #380 34 8,339
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
YE 0 #396 3 8,639
Austria Girls 0 #400 21 1,885
UY Girls 0 #400 113 6,731
PH Boys 0 #404 5 11,440
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
France Girls 2011 #416 3 3,153
Germany 0 #418 20 2,542
AR Girls 0 #420 202 8,289
Spain 0 #428 25 2,326
PT Girls 0 #439 13 7,952
CR Girls 0 #465 68 11,342
GT Girls 0 #465 41 7,500
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
PS Girls 0 #494 30 10,981
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
HK Girls 0 #506 110 16,104
BH 0 #509 45 17,937
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
RU Girls 0 #519 5 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #524 2 11,303
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
CM Boys 0 #539 12 12,054
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
MX Girls 0 #547 996 17,781
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
SA Girls 0 #582 369 25,931
IL Girls 0 #589 29 11,648
BO Boys 0 #620 3 9,244
LB 0 #631 28 13,263
CL Boys 0 #652 14 13,390
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
IT 0 #666 49 4,183
Germany Girls 0 #671 169 4,949
NL Girls 0 #678 285 5,933
Spain Girls 0 #728 260 5,561
Finland Girls 2026 #728 11 3,895
SG Boys 0 #735 5 17,960
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
MY Girls 0 #780 217 24,821
KW Boys 0 #799 8 18,755
United States Girls 2024 #820 97 8,487
PE Boys 0 #855 24 14,506
TN 0 #860 6 13,765
CO Boys 0 #885 36 15,656
OM Boys 0 #912 7 17,948
BR Girls 0 #925 17 12,708
EG Girls 0 #940 20 14,742
NG Boys 0 #942 10 16,906
MX Boys 0 #973 10 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
IT Girls 0 #1,113 339 9,415
MA 0 #1,118 11 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,140 4 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,141 38 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
DZ 0 #1,231 4 20,130
TR 0 #1,249 6 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,604 11 28,008

Geraldine is popular in 77 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Ireland
Canada
United States
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Geraldine

Geraldine is predominantly a girl's name.
Geraldine is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /dʒəˈræl.diːn/ (juh-RAL-deen).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Geraldina, Geraldene, Jeraldine, Gerraldine, Geri and Gerry.
Across languages, Geraldine has these equivalents: Géraldine (French), Geraldina (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese), Geraldine (German, Dutch, English), Geraldyna (Polish).
Yes, very popular — Geraldine ranked #1 in Ireland in 2021, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Geraldine ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2021).
Geraldine's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2011 to #1 in 2021 in Ireland.
Yes — 6 notable people named Geraldine are in our database, including Geraldine Ferraro (Politician), Geraldine Viswanathan (Actor), Geraldine Somerville (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Geraldine for their child, including Charlie Chaplin.