Geraldine

Though twin brother Gerald is still in baby name limbo, Geraldine is in line to follow the path of Josephine to imminent revival—even though Gerry is not as spunky a nickname as Josie.

Geraldine was at its hottest from the 1910s through the forties, peaking at Number 38 in 1931. It was invented in the time of Henry VIII by a noble poet who fell in love with a Lady Elizabeth Fitzgerald and, taking off from her surname, referred to her as the "Faire Geraldine."

Geraldine has the distinction of being the name of the first woman to be a major party vice presidential candidate, Geraldine Ferraro. Other notable bearers include actors Fitzgerald, Chaplin, and Page, and Spice Girl Geri Halliwell.

Trivia notes: Geraldine is the middle name of Ramona Quimby. And Geraldine was the name of the sassy female character played by Flip Wilson on his popular TV variety show.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

ruler with the spear

Origin

German and French, feminine variation of Gerald

Numerology

G is for grand, the life you will live.

E is for expressive, not one to hold within.

R is for rapport, friends seek you.

A is for able, for you surely are.

L is for luster, your shine.

D is for dashing, the romantic you!

I is for inspire, others seek your guidance.

N is for neatness, your orderly way.

E is for extra, those little things you do!

Lucky

Geraldine lucky number is 3.

The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!

Famous People Named Geraldine

• Chiara Caselli Italian actress
• Chiara Galiazzo Italian pop singer
• Chiara Aurelia American actress
• Chiara Mastalli Italian actress
• Chiara Ambrosio American actress; twin sister Bianca D'Ambrosio

Geraldine in Pop Culture

• Pippa main character in Robert Browning's "Pippa Passes"
• "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee " by Rebecca Miller
• Philadelphia Shirley Temple's character in the film Fort Apache
• Philadelphia "Philadelphy " the wife of Lucius "Loosh" in William Faulkner's novel The Unvanquished and short story "My Grandmother Millard"
• Philadelphia Pennsylvania, USA