Gearldine

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 is also given to boys.

Pronounced ger-AL-deen.

As of October 2026, Gearldine ranked #10120 for girls in US births in 1977 and #3677 for boys in US births in 1939 SSA, peaked at #491 for girls in 1935.