The baby name Gerardina is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced jeh-rah-DEE-nah (IPA: /dʒɛrəˈdiːnə/).
Gerardina is Germanic in Origin.
The baby name Gerardina is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced jeh-rah-DEE-nah (IPA: /dʒɛrəˈdiːnə/).
Gerardina is Germanic in Origin.
Gerardina is the feminine form of Gerard/Gerhard, from the Proto‑Germanic elements ger “spear” and hard “brave, hardy,” yielding the meaning “spear‑strong” or “brave with the spear.” The -ina ending reflects a Latinized feminine formation used in Dutch and Italian naming, parallel to Gerarda. It is etymologically distinct from Geraldina/Geraldine, which derive from Gerald (ger + wald “rule”). Related male counterparts include Dutch Gerard, German Gerhard, French Gérard, and Spanish/Italian Gerardo.
Attested in Dutch parish records from the 17th century onward, Gerardina saw modest popularity in the Low Countries into the early 20th century; in Italy it appears, sometimes as Gherardina, influenced by devotion to St. Gerard Majella. The name is now rare across languages. Variants and cognates include Gerarda, Gherardina, Gérardine, and Gerardine; short forms and nicknames include Dina, Rina, Gerrie, Diny, Dien, Gerry, and Ina.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA | 0 | #138 | 1 | 3,797 | |
| CR | 0 | #162 | 4 | 5,526 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| AR | 0 | #193 | 1 | 2,915 | |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #258 | 1 | 3,650 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #281 | 295 | 11,342 |
| France | Girls | 1965 | #283 | 3 | 1,212 |
| PE | 0 | #329 | 1 | 6,350 | |
| GT | 0 | #337 | 2 | 5,948 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #429 | 2,423 | 9,415 |
| MX | 0 | #445 | 1 | 8,339 | |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| CO | 0 | #510 | 1 | 7,768 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #514 | 5 | 9,861 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #535 | 2 | 6,731 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #537 | 5 | 7,500 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #622 | 1 | 9,244 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| IT | 0 | #642 | 73 | 4,183 | |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #650 | 2 | 9,488 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #836 | 16 | 14,098 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #904 | 40 | 14,861 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #945 | 11 | 5,933 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #973 | 11 | 5,561 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #974 | 105 | 16,140 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #979 | 3 | 15,656 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #989 | 4 | 12,708 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,160 | 24 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,446 | 26 | 10,046 |
Gerardina is popular in 21 countries — most recent births per country:
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