Ger
Meaning of Ger
Ger is a unisex name with multiple origins and associations. In German, it is pronounced as "gehr" (/gər/), while in Dutch, it is pronounced as "hehr" (/hər/). In English, the pronunciation of Ger is "jer" (/dʒər/). Variations of this name include Gerald and Gerry.
Although Ger may not be a common name in recent years, data for newborns in California shows that it had some popularity in the late 20th century. It ranked between 981 and 2144 from 1984 to 1999, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 15.
With its versatile pronunciations and unisex nature, Ger offers parents a unique option for their baby's name. Whether you prefer the German or Dutch pronunciation or opt for one of its variations like Gerald or Gerry, Ger carries an air of individuality and distinction.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as gehr (/gər/)
Dutch
- Pronunced as hehr (/hər/)
English
- Pronunced as jer (/dʒər/)
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Notable People Named Ger
| Ger Cunningham - Gerard Cunningham is a legendary Irish hurling player and manager, known for his 20-year career as a goalkeeper for the Cork senior hurling team. |
| Ger McDonnell - Gerard McDonnell was the first Irishman to reach the summit of K2 in 2008 but tragically died in a deadly avalanche on the descent. |
| Ger FitzGerald is a retired Irish hurler known for playing as a right corner-forward for the Cork senior team. |
| Ger Reesink - Gerard P. Reesink is a Dutch linguist known for his expertise in Papuan languages. |
| Ger Slattery is an Irish rugby union player known for his position as a Hooker and his club rugby with Young Munster in Division 1A of the Ulster Bank All-Ireland League. |
| Ger O'Neill is a retired Irish hurler who played as a corner-forward for the Tipperary senior team. |
| Ger Power is a former Irish sportsperson known for his hurling career with Midleton and as the substitute goalkeeper for the Cork senior inter-county team in the 1980s. |
