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Geraldene

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How to Pronounce Geraldene

Pronounced JER-uhl-deen /ˈdʒɛr.əl.din/Medium

Meaning: Geraldene is a variant spelling of Geraldine, the feminine of Gerald, from Germanic 'ger' (spear) and 'wald' (rule), hence 'rule of the spear'. Geraldine was popularized in English through literary use, and Geraldene is one of its by-forms in early-1900s records.Medium

In 30 seconds: Geraldene is a spelling of Geraldine, feminine of Gerald, meaning 'rule of the spear'. It saw faint use around 1931 (said 'JER-uhl-deen').
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Origin MediumGermanic
MeaningGeraldene is a variant spelling of Geraldine, the feminine of Gerald, from Germanic 'ger' (spear) and 'wald' (rule), hence 'rule of the spear'. Geraldine was popularized in English through literary use, and Geraldene is one of its by-forms in early-1900s records.
U.S. rank (1970)#7365 ↘ Falling
1970 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1931
Total births (all-time)≈ 765

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 193119131970

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Geraldene is a variant of Geraldine, the feminine of Gerald, from Germanic ger ('spear') and wald ('rule'). The -ene ending is one of several period respellings of the name.

It was always uncommon - only a few dozen girls a year around its 1931 high point - and it had faded by the late nineteen-sixties. It reads as a vintage spelling variant of Geraldine.

Did you know? Geraldine entered wide English use partly through poetry, and spellings like Geraldene followed as parents personalized the sound.
Overall data confidence 60%
References - Geraldene / Geraldine — feminine of Gerald; Germanic ger+wald 'rule of spear'

Variations

GeraldineGeraldyneJeraldine

Nicknames

GerryDene

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Geraldene mean?

Geraldene is a spelling of Geraldine, feminine of Gerald, meaning 'rule of the spear'.

How do you pronounce Geraldene?

It's said JER-uhl-deen /ˈdʒɛr.əl.din/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Geraldene a boy or girl name?

Geraldene is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Geraldene?

Geraldene has always been rare, a spelling variant that trailed the classic Geraldine.

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