Gerald
Gerald is a masculine name of Germanic origin, widely established in English, German, and French traditions. It combines noble heritage with a strong, melodious sound. It feels classic, distinguished, and internationally timeless for a baby boy.
Name variants
International equivalents and translations
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA name expressing power, rule, and the symbolic strength of the spear.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Meno pochádza zo starohornonemeckého mena Gerwald, utvoreného z prvkov gēr („oštep, kopija“) a walt („moc, vláda“). Vykladá sa ako „moc oštepu“ alebo „vládca s oštepom“.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Gerald is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
GERALD
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling21 foreign variants
Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Ideálna dvojslabičná dĺžka – melodická a rýchlo zapamätateľná na celom svete.
- •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsV slovenčine sa meno vyslovuje spravidla [gerald]; v angličtine približne [džerəld].
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Gerald
12People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)
Gerald Smith
2 + 1 = 3 syllables
- The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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