Gervase
Meaning of Gervase
Gervase is a unisex name with English origins. It is pronounced as JUR-vays (/dʒərˈveɪs/) in English. The variation Gervais can also be used for this name. While not very common, Gervase has been given to newborns in the United States of America over the past century. It reached its peak popularity in the 1930s, ranking within the top 2000 baby names during that time. Gervase does not have any specific associations or meanings, making it a unique and versatile choice for parents looking for an uncommon name for their child.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as JUR-vays (/dʒərˈveɪs/)
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Notable People Named Gervase
| Gervase Elwes, an influential English tenor, made a significant impact on the development of English music until his untimely death in 1921. |
| Gervase of Tilbury was an influential English canon lawyer, statesman, and cleric who was favored by Henry II of England and later by Emperor Otto IV, known for his notable work, the Otia Imperialia. |
| Gervase de Cornhill was an Anglo-Norman royal official and sheriff who served King Stephen of England and Henry II, and played a minor role in the Becket controversy in 1170. |
| Gervase Markham was an English poet and writer best known for his work The English Huswife, first published in London in 1615. |
| Gervase Babington was an influential English churchman who held the positions of Bishop of Llandaff, Bishop of Exeter, and Bishop of Worcester during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. |
| Gervase Phinn is an English author, educator, and former schools inspector who also served as a Visiting Professor of Education at the University of Teesside. |
