Gerald
Gerald is a common male name of Germanic origin, meaning "rule of the spear". It has been borne by a number of historical figures, including several saints and kings.
Etymology[edit | edit source]
The name Gerald is derived from the Germanic elements ger, meaning "spear", and wald, meaning "rule". It was brought to Britain by the Normans in the 11th century, and has remained popular ever since.
Notable people named Gerald[edit | edit source]
There have been many notable people named Gerald throughout history. Some of these include:
- Gerald of Wales, a 12th-century archdeacon of Brecon and historian
- Gerald Ford, the 38th President of the United States
- Gerald Durrell, a British naturalist, zookeeper, conservationist, author, and television presenter
In popular culture[edit | edit source]
The name Gerald has also been used in various forms of media and popular culture. For example:
- Gerald is a character in the popular children's book series Frog and Toad by Arnold Lobel.
- Gerald is the name of a character in the animated television series Hey Arnold!.
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