Gérald: Name day
Name day
Gérald's name day is celebrated on December 5th in France.
Gérald Meaning History and Tone
Gérald is a classic, deeply masculine French given name, commonly found throughout Europe and Quebec, while the form Gerald dominates the USA. It originates from the Old Germanic words *gēr* (spear) and *wald* (rule), translating robustly to "spear ruler." Historically, this etymology granted the name a significant place among medieval warrior and aristocratic classes. The name conveys a strong, sophisticated mood, reflecting both traditional elegance and maturity. Classified strictly as male globally, it has never transitioned into a female or truly unisex designation. This enduring profile gives Gérald a sense of grounded, formal authority.
Name Day List: Gérald
Name Day List - similar names (Gérald)
| Country | Day | Month | Names |
 Lithuania | 10 | March | Butgaile, Emilis, Geraldas, Naubartas |
 USA | 19 | April | Garey, Garett, Garret, Garrett, Garvey, Garvin, Gary, Gerald, Geraldine, Geri, Gerry, Jared, Jarod, Jarred, Jarrett, Jarrod, Jerald, Jeri, Jerod, Jerri, Jerrod, Jerry |
 Latvia | 26 | April | Alina, Geraldine, Rusins, Sandris |
 France | 29 | May | Aymar, Géraldine, Maximin |
 Austria | 13 | October | Eduard, Gerald |
 Poland | 13 | October | Daniel, Edward, Gerald, Geraldyna, Maurycy, Mikołaj, Siemisław, Teofil |
| Austria | 5 | December | Anno, Gerald, Niels, Reinhard |
| Poland | 5 | December | Anastazy, Gerald, Geraldyna, Kryspina, Krystyna, Pęcisława, Saba |