Jeraldena as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Jeraldena

What is the meaning of the name Jeraldena ?

The baby name Jeraldena is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /ˌdʒɛrəlˈdeɪnə/ (JEH-ruhl-DAY-nə) or /ˌdʒɛrəlˈdiːnə/ (JEH-ruhl-DEE-nə).

Jeraldena is in Origin.

Jeraldena is a rare modern English feminine given name, most likely a creative extension of Jeraldine/Jeraldina and ultimately related to Geraldine. All trace back to the Germanic personal name Gerald, formed from ger “spear” and wald “rule, power,” yielding the meaning “spear-ruler” or “one who rules by the spear.” The -ena/-ina ending lends a softer, Latinate cadence while preserving the core Germanic sense.

Usage of Jeraldena is sporadic, with scattered appearances in U.S. records from the mid‑20th century, paralleling the popularity arc of Jeraldine and the broader revival of Geraldine in English. The base form Geraldine was introduced to English aristocratic circles in the 16th century and reemerged strongly in the 19th–20th centuries. Variants and cognates include Geraldine, Jeraldine, Jeraldene, Geraldina (Spanish/Italian/Portuguese), and Géraldine (French). Possible nicknames are Jeri/Geri, Jerry, Dina, and Dena. Pronunciation is typically jeh-RAL-dee-nə.

⚙ Jeraldena does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.