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Geraldine

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Name — A female given name derived from Gerald.

Etymology

Coined around 1540 by the Earl of Surrey as a poetic name for Lady Elizabeth FitzGerald, later adopted more broadly as a feminine form of Gerald.

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What does “Geraldine” mean?

The word “Geraldine” means a female given name derived from Gerald. In plain terms, a feminine given name related to Gerald.

How do you use “Geraldine” in a sentence?

Here is “Geraldine” used in a sentence: “Geraldine was a fashionable name for girls in the 19th century.”

What part of speech is “Geraldine”?

“Geraldine” is a name.

Where does the word “Geraldine” come from?

The word “Geraldine” dates back to around 1540. Coined around 1540 by the Earl of Surrey as a poetic name for Lady Elizabeth FitzGerald, later adopted more broadly as a feminine form of Gerald.

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