BABY NAMES · GIRL
Geraldine
Means “spear rule”
Germanic origin
Geraldine is a feminine form of Gerald. It was coined in the 16th century by the English poet Henry Howard as a poetic name for Lady Elizabeth FitzGerald.
NAME NUMBER
3
A name that sings with laughter and creative sparkle.
SWEET NICKNAMES
Gerry
Thinking of Geraldine for your baby?
See what the name holds and which days around your due date shine for it.
Try Geraldine in the Baby Name Studio ✦What does the name Geraldine mean?
Geraldine means "spear rule". It is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
What are nicknames for Geraldine?
Popular nicknames for Geraldine are Gerry.
Missing a name?
Tell us and we'll add it to the library, after we check its meaning carefully.