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Name Origin

Gerald is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, meaning 'rule with a spear' or 'ruler of the spear'. It is derived from the elements 'ger', meaning 'spear', and 'wald', meaning 'rule'.

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Famous People

Gerald Ford (1913-2006)

Politician

  • 38th President of the United States
  • Vice President under Richard Nixon

Gerald Durrell (1925-1995)

Zookeeper, naturalist, author

  • Founded the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
  • Author of popular books about his childhood and wildlife

Gerald Butler (1969-)

Actor

  • Known for roles in films like '300', 'Phantom of the Opera', and 'Olympus Has Fallen'