Gerald from a Germanic name meaning "rule of the spear", from the elements ger "spear" and wald "rule". The Normans brought this name to Britain. Though it died out in England during the Middle Ages, it remained common in Ireland. It was revived in the English-speaking world in 19th century.
Saintly namesake: Gerald of Aurillac was a French nobleman known for his piety and charity. He is remembered as a model of Christian leadership and is one of several saints named Gerald. (October 13 · 10th century)
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