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By Brynn McKeon · Jul 2026

JEHD; GEHD

Ged

OriginEnglish diminutive of Gerard, Gerald, or Gethin, German
Meaning"spear strength; ruler with the spear; dark, swarthy complexion"
GenderBoy
NB Rank#4189

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Variation of Gerard

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  • Ged

    protagonist of the "Earthsea" book series by Ursula K. Le Guin

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