Geraldine
Meaning of Geraldine
Geraldine is a feminine name with English and Germanic origins. It is derived from the Germanic elements "ger" meaning "spear" and "linde" meaning "soft, tender." The name has associations with strength and gentleness, making it a popular choice for parents looking for a balanced name for their daughter. In terms of pronunciation, Geraldine is pronounced the same in both American English (/ˈdʒer.ə.lin/) and British English (/ˈdʒɛr.ə.lin/). Some common variations of Geraldine include Geri and Gerri. Over the years, Geraldine has maintained moderate popularity in the United States, consistently ranking within the top 200 names during the mid-20th century. While its popularity has decreased in recent decades, it still remains a classic and timeless choice for parents seeking a strong yet feminine name for their baby girl.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as JER-uh-leen (/ˈdʒer.ə.lin/)
British English
- Pronunced as JER-uh-leen (/ˈdʒɛr.ə.lin/)
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Notable People Named Geraldine
| Geraldine Anne Ferraro was an American politician, diplomat, attorney, journalist, author, and businesswoman, known for being the first female vice-presidential nominee representing a major American political party. |
| Geraldine Sue Page was an accomplished American actress with a career spanning four decades and multiple accolades, including an Academy Award and two Primetime Emmy Awards. |
| Geraldine Brooks was a renowned American actress with a three-decade career in stage, film, and television, earning Emmy and Tony nominations, and was married to author Budd Schulberg. |
| Geraldine Leigh Chaplin is a British-American actress known for her work in film and television. |
| Geraldine Mary Fitzgerald was a highly acclaimed Irish actress, known for her work in stage, film, and television, and honored with Academy Award and Tony Award nominations, as well as an Emmy Award. |
| Geraldine Viswanathan is an Australian actress known for her breakout role in the film Blockers and her appearances in Hala, Bad Education, Janet King, and Miracle Workers. |
| Geraldine James, OBE, is a renowned English actress. |
| Geraldine Kennedy is an Irish journalist and politician, known for being the first female editor of The Irish Times newspaper and serving as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Dún Laoghaire constituency. |
| Dame Geraldine Maitland Aves, DBE was a British civil servant, United Nations advisor on welfare, and social reformer. |
| Geraldine Hoff Doyle was mistakenly promoted as the real-life model for the "We Can Do It!" poster, later revealed to likely depict another young war worker, Naomi Parker. |
| Geraldine Hughes is a Belfast-born actress known for her roles in films like Duplex and Rocky Balboa, as well as her solo play Belfast Blues. |
| Geraldine Bazán - Rosalba Géraldine Bazán Ortíz is a Mexican actress. |
| Geraldine Hooper - Emma Geraldine Henrietta Hamilton Hooper, later known as Geraldine Dening, was a British preacher and hymn writer who gained prominence in the 1860s and passed away at the age of 31. |
| Geraldine Zivic - Géraldine Zivic is an Argentine-born Colombian actress, model, and television host of Serbian descent, known for her award-winning performances in telenovelas. |
| Geraldine Fitzgerald is an Irish actress known for her roles in stage shows and television programs. |
