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Jeraldine

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Pronounced JER-ul-deen /ˈdʒɛr.əl.diːn/Medium

Meaning: Jeraldine is a variant spelling of Geraldine, the feminine of Gerald, from the Germanic ger ('spear') and wald ('rule') — 'rule of the spear'. The J- spelling follows the sound of the name.Medium

In 30 seconds: Geraldine by ear: Jeraldine means 'rule of the spear' (said 'JER-ul-deen').
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Origin MediumGermanic, English
MeaningJeraldine is a variant spelling of Geraldine, the feminine of Gerald, from the Germanic ger ('spear') and wald ('rule') — 'rule of the spear'. The J- spelling follows the sound of the name.
U.S. rank (2024)#16281 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1942
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,345

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194219092024

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

Jeraldine is a variant of Geraldine, feminine of Gerald, from Germanic roots meaning 'rule of the spear'. The J- spelling appeared as a spoken-sounding form in the early-to-mid twentieth century, cresting around 1942. It faded as the standard Geraldine prevailed.

Uncommon now, it reads as a period respelling of a classic. Soft and dignified.

Did you know? Jeraldine spells Geraldine the way it sounds — 'rule of the spear' — a phonetic variant with its peak around 1942.
Overall data confidence 65%
References — Jeraldine — Variant of Geraldine; Germanic 'rule of the spear'

Variations

GeraldineJeraldeneGeraldene

Nicknames

JeriDina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jeraldine mean?

Jeraldine is a variant of Geraldine, from Germanic roots meaning 'rule of the spear'.

How do you pronounce Jeraldine?

It's said JER-ul-deen /ˈdʒɛr.əl.diːn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jeraldine a boy or girl name?

Jeraldine is used as a girl's name.

Is Jeraldine making a comeback?

Jeraldine is uncommon today; the standard Geraldine is the likelier form to be seen.

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