Geraldine Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Geraldine Name at a Glance

Name	Geraldine
Meaning	Mighty with a spear. Rules by the spear. Feminine of Gerald.
Origin	German
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Geraldine Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Geraldine means “Mighty with a spear. Rules by the spear. Feminine of Gerald”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Geraldine Name Origin

Our database records Geraldine under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Geraldine a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Geraldine is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Geraldine

When considering Geraldine for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.