Origin:
English
French
German
Scottish
Teutonic
Sex:Male
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Ruling spear. Introduced into Britain from Germany during the Norman Conquest. Famous bearer: medieval Welsh writer and clergyman Gerald of Wales.
Soul Urge:People with the name Gerald have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.
Expression:People with the name Gerald tend to be idealistic, highly immaginative, intuitive, and spiritual. They seek after spiritual truth and often find it. They tend to be visionary and may inspire others. If they fail to develop their potential, they may become dreamers, or misuse power.