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The name Gerald is of German, English origin and is typically given to Unisexs. It is associated with the Christianity religion. Numerologically, Gerald is often linked to the number 2.
Gerald Name Meaning, Origin, Numerology, Rashi & More
What does the name Gerald mean? What is the meaning of the name Gerald
Meaning of Gerald: Name Gerald in the German, English origin, means One who rules with the spear. Name Gerald is of German, English origin and is a Unisex name. People with name Gerald are usually Christianity by religion.
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Gerald
Meaning
One who rules with the spear
Pronunciation
Characters
1 word with 6 characters
Spell
G-E-R-A-L-D
Phonetic
Pythagorean Numerology
2
Indian Vedic Numerology
9
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- Gerald Scarfe
Gerald Anthony Scarfe, (born 1 June 1936) is an English cartoonist and illustrator.
- Gerald McClellan
Gerald Allen McClellan (born October 23, 1967) is an American retired professional boxer who competed from 1988 to 1995.
- Gerald Wallace
Gerald Jermaine Wallace (born July 23, 1982) is an American former professional basketball player.
- Gerald Butts
Gerald Michael Butts (born July 8, 1971) is a Canadian political consultant who served as the Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau from November 4, 2015 until his resignation on February 18, 2019.
- Gerald McRaney
Gerald Lee McRaney (born August 19, 1947) is an American television and movie actor.
- Gerald Casale
Gerald Vincent "Jerry" Casale (born Gerald Vincent Pizzute; July 28, 1948) is an American musician, composer, music video director, and vintner.
- Gerald Ratner
Gerald Irving Ratner (born 1 November 1949) is a British businessman and motivational speaker.
- Gerald Brisco
Gerald Floyd Brisco (born September 19, 1946) is an American retired professional wrestler, previously employed by the professional wrestling promotion WWE as a talent scout.
Debuting in 1969, Brisco wrestled for multiple National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) territories throughout the 1970s and early-1980s, in particular Championship Wrestling from Florida and Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, winning dozens of championships.
- Gerald Green
Gerald Green (born January 26, 1986) is an American professional basketball player.
- Gerald Henderson
Jerome McKinley "Gerald" Henderson Sr. (born January 16, 1956) is an American retired basketball player.
- Gerald Ronson
Gerald Maurice Ronson, CBE (born 27 May 1939) is a British business tycoon and philanthropist.
- Gerald Harper
Gerald Harper (born 15 February 1931) is an English actor, best known for his work on television, having played the title roles in Adam Adamant Lives! (1966โ67) and Hadleigh (1969โ76).
- Gerald Albright
Gerald Albright (born August 30, 1957) is an American jazz saxophonist.
- Gerald Anderson
Gerald Randolph Anderson aka Gerald Anderson, (born March 7, 1989) is a Filipino-American actor.
- Gerald Early
Gerald Lyn Early (born April 21, 1952) is an American essayist and American culture critic.
- Matt Gerald
Matthew Gerald is an American actor and screenwriter.
- Gerald Ridsdale
Gerald Francis Ridsdale (born 20 May 1934), an Australian laicised Catholic priest, was convicted between 1993 and 2017 of a large number of child sexual abuse and indecent assault charges against 65 children aged as young as four years.
- Gerald Christian
Gerald Christian (born August 26, 1991) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent.
- Gerald Willis
Gerald Willis III (born August 23, 1995) is an American football defensive end for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL).
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Gerald - Nakshatra (Birth Star) & Rashi
Dhanishta Nakshatra (Birth Star) - Characteristics and Details
The Nakshatra associated with the name Gerald is Dhanishta. The Nakshatra Dhanishta of the name Gerald is connected to the deity Vasus (Vedic Deities), and is ruled by the Mars. The symbol for Gerald is Drum, and it is characterized by Wealth, Music. This name is connected to the element Earth and embodies the Prosperous, Joyful.| name | ลrฤviแนฃแนญha (Dhanishta) |
|---|---|
| Deity | Vasus (Vedic Deities) |
| Ruling Planet | Mars |
| Symbol | Drum |
| Primary Quality | Wealth, Music |
| Element | Earth |
| Nature | Prosperous, Joyful |
Numerology of Gerald
Numerology for Gerald - Number 2 (Pythagorean Numerology)
Baby Name Gerald Numerology: Name Gerald has a number value of 2 as per Pythagorean Numerology (Western Numerology), its advised that you also calculate 'number value' of name by entering full name in our Name Numerology Calculator.
| Numerology Number (Pythagorean Numerology) | 2 |
| Indian Vedic Numerology | 9 |
| Motivation Number | 6 |
| Destiny Number (Expression Number) | 11 |
| Inner Dream Number | 5 |
| Soul Urge Number | 6 |
| Heart's Desire Number | 6 |
| Personality Number | 5 |
Spelling & Phonetics of Gerald
Syllables in Gerald Name
How many syllables in baby name Gerald? Gerald has 2 syllables. The name "Gerald" can be divided into 2 syllables as:
| How many syllables in Gerald? | 2 (ge - rald) |
|---|---|
| Numbers of characters: | 6 |
| Unique letters: | 6 (g, e, r, a, l, d) |
| Gerald backwards: | dlareg |
| Gerald sorted alphabetically: | adeglr |
| Phonetic | |
| Spell | G-E-R-A-L-D |
| Pronunciation |
Name Gerald is combinations of, 1 occurance of G, 1 occurance of E, 1 occurance of R, 1 occurance of A, 1 occurance of L, 1 occurance of D.
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Gerald's birthday is a remarkable occasion that deserves thoughtful and heartfelt wishes. Whether he's a close friend, a family member, or a colleague, the perfect birthday message can make his day even more special. From warm, sincere greetings to fun, playful wishes, this section provides a variety of ideas to convey your affection, admiration, and joy for Gerald on his big day.
Happy Birthday, Gerald! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
Gerald, Happy Birthday! Another year older, but not a year less awesome. I hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and everything that makes you happiest. Here's to an amazing year ahead!
Happy Birthday, Gerald! You bring so much light to everyone around you. May your day be as bright and wonderful as your heart. Cheers to more laughter, adventures, and memories this year!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about name Gerald
What is the meaning of Gerald?
Name Gerald means One who rules with the spear as per The ParentZ Baby Name Finder, largest baby names list. Learn more Gerald Name Meaning and Origin.
What is the numerology of baby name Gerald?
Name Gerald has numerology 9 as per The ParentZ.
What is the numerology of Gerald?
Numerology number of Gerald is 9 (Vedic) and 2 (Pythagorean Numerology) as per The ParentZ.
What is the lucky number of name Gerald?
The lucky number of name Gerald is 9 as per number numerology.
What is the length of Gerald name?
The name Gerald has 6 letters. The name Gerald consists of 1 word with 6 characters.
What is the Nakshatra of Gerald?
Name Gerald belongs to Dhanishta nakshatra based on Indian Astrology or Janam Nakshatra as per the information available on The ParentZ.
Where does the name Gerald come from?
Gerald is a German, English name given to Unisexs as per The ParentZ.
What is the origin of the name Gerald?
The name Gerald is of German, English origin and is used within Christianity communities.
What does Gerald mean?
Name Gerald means One who rules with the spear as per The ParentZ
What does the name Gerald mean?
Gerald is of German, English origin and means One who rules with the spear as per The ParentZ
What is the meaning and origin of the baby name Gerald?
Gerald means One who rules with the spear and is a German, English name given to Unisexs as per The ParentZ
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The name Gerald consists of 6 alphabets.
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Happy Birthday, Gerald! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
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