Geronimo
Meaning of Geronimo
The name Geronimo is a strong and distinctive choice for a baby boy, rooted in Italian origin. Pronounced je-roh-NEE-moh, it carries a rich historical and cultural legacy. The name is famously associated with the Apache leader Geronimo, who was known for his resistance against Mexico and the United States during the Apache Wars. This association imbues the name with connotations of bravery, leadership, and resilience. Additionally, Geronimo has variations such as Jeremiah and Jerome, offering parents flexibility in naming options while maintaining its unique charm. Although not extremely common in the United States, Geronimo has consistently appeared on baby name charts over the decades, reflecting its enduring appeal. With its robust heritage and powerful associations, Geronimo makes for an inspiring and memorable name choice.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as je-roh-NEE-moh (/dʒeˈroːnimo/)
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Notable People Named Geronimo
| Geronimo John Allison is a former American football wide receiver who played for the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions. |
| Geronimo Pratt - Elmer "Geronimo" Pratt, also known as Geronimo Ji-Jaga, was a decorated Vietnam War veteran and prominent member of the Black Panther Party in the late 1960s and early 1970s. |
| Geronimo Gerardi, also known as Guilliam Walsgart or Hyeronimus Gerards, was a Flemish artist who was active in Italy during the 16th and 17th centuries. |
| Gerónimo Lluberas - Gerónimo "Gerry" Lluberas was a Puerto Rican physician, humanitarian, writer, and composer known for his medical mission work in Haiti and the foundation of the nonprofit HERO, as well as his music. |
| Gerónimo Rulli is an Argentine footballer known for his role as a goalkeeper for Eredivisie club Ajax and the Argentina national team. |
| Gerónimo Giménez y Bellido was a Spanish conductor and composer known for his zarzuelas, such as La tempranica and La boda de Luis Alonso, and he preferred to spell his first name with a "G". |
| Gerónimo de Aguilar - Jerónimo de Aguilar was a Franciscan friar who became a key translator during the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire. |
| Fray Gerónimo de Mendieta was a Franciscan missionary and historian who lived in the Spanish Empire's new possessions in Mexico and Central America. |
| Gerónimo Poblete - Gerónimo Gastón Poblete is an Argentine professional footballer known for his role as a defensive midfielder for Al-Wasl. |
| Gerónimo Peña Martínez is a Dominican former professional baseball second baseman who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals and Cleveland Indians from 1990 to 1996. |
| Luciano Gerónimo Rivera Flores, also known as Gerónimo Rivera, is a professional Argentine football player currently playing as a winger for the Argentine Primera División club Banfield. |
| Gerónimo Salguero de Cabrera Moynos, also known as Luis Jerónimo Cabrera y Cabrera, was an Argentine statesman and lawyer who played a key role in declaring the Independence of Argentina in 1816. |
| Gerónimo Castillón y Salas (1756–1835) was a Spanish bishop and the last Grand Inquisitor of Spain. |
| Gerónimo Vargas Aignasse is an Argentine politician and member of the Argentine Chamber of Deputies, representing Tucumán Province, and the son of disappeared Peronist physicist and legislator Guillermo Vargas Aignasse. |
| Gerônimo dos Santos Oliveira, also known as Gerônimo, is a Brazilian footballer who currently plays as a right back for J. Malucelli. |
