Gearldine

Gearldine Origin and Meaning

The name Gearldine is a girl's name.

Gearldine is a feminine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Geraldine, which itself is the female form of Gerald. The name has Germanic roots meaning 'rule of the spear' or 'brave with the spear.' This distinctive spelling variation gained modest popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in southern regions of the United States. While less common than Geraldine, Gearldine carries the same strong, classic essence with a unique orthographic twist. The name experienced its peak usage between the 1930s and 1950s but has since become quite rare. Gearldine represents an era when creative spellings of traditional names were embraced to add individuality while maintaining familiar sounds and heritage.

Gearldine Rank in US Top 1000

# 901 in the US