Jeraldeen

German and French, feminine variation of Gerald

"ruler with the spear"

Jeraldeen Origin and Meaning

The name Jeraldeen is a girl's name.

Jeraldeen is a feminine name that emerged as an elaboration of Gerald, with the feminine suffix "-een" added to create a distinctly female form. The name Gerald itself derives from Germanic elements meaning "spear ruler" or "rule of the spear." Jeraldeen saw modest popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1940s and 1950s, when creative variations of traditional names were becoming fashionable. This name represents a trend of feminizing masculine names by adding suffixes like -een, -ine, or -ette. While never among the most popular names, Jeraldeen has a vintage charm that connects to the more common Geraldine while maintaining its own distinct identity.