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Geraldine
Geraldine (name) means a female given name derived from Gerald. Example: “Geraldine was a fashionable name for girls in the 19th century.”
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A female given name derived from Gerald.
"Geraldine was a fashionable name for girls in the 19th century."
How to use Geraldine
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA feminine given name related to Gerald.
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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.
Class of 1540
Geraldine joined the language around 1540.
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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.
