Geraldine (name)

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Geraldine
Pronunciation /ɛrəlˈdn/ jerr-əl-DEEN
Gender Female
Origin
Word/name French , Old German
Meaning Spear Ruler
Other names
Related names Gerald , Jerald , Jeraldine

Geraldine is the feminine form of the first name Gerald. Notable people with the name include:

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