Gerald, the name has a description or meaning which is from the Old German meaning 'spear rule'
Gerald has a Name day of 13th October, please check our history page to find out how this was derived
This description represents the Male usage of the name.
This name is a truly ancient name from which numerous variations have been derived as shown below (the M or F in brackets are Male or Female orientated names)
Historically Famous Geralds
Gerald of Aurillac, France is one of few laymen canonised for the holiness of his daily life. Born in 855 from an aristocratic background he adminstered his estates with great generosity and compassion.
