Gerold
Gerold is a male name of Germanic origin, prominent primarily within German-speaking culture. It bears an authentic medieval spirit paired with a steady, noble presence. It is a splendid option for parents seeking a timeless, strong name with clear historic lineage.
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International equivalents and translations
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisGerold means 'ruler with a spear,' reflecting an ancient Germanic warrior tradition.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Meno Gerold je nemeckou podobou starohornonemeckého mena Gerwald. Tvorí ho prvok gēr vo význame „oštep, kopija“ a prvok waltan vo význame „vládnuť, panovať“. Meno sa preto vykladá ako „ten, kto vládne oštepom“ alebo „vládca s oštepom“.
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GEROLD
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spelling23 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 calendarsThe name has foreign origin. You can listen to both native (Nemčina) and localized pronunciations.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
Affectionate and family nicknamesNotable figures named Gerold
13People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.
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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)
Gerold Smith
2 + 1 = 3 syllables
- The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.
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