Gerold

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Gerold is derived from the Germanic elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and 'wald' meaning 'rule'. Therefore, the name means 'spear ruler'.
Pronunciation
GEH-rawlt(German)
guh-RAHLD
Popularity
The name Gerold is not very common these days.

cartoon of the name Gerold
Cartoon of Gerold

Gerold Name meanings & History

Gerold is derived from the Germanic elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and 'wald' meaning 'rule'. Therefore, the name means 'spear ruler'. German form of Gerald. Gerold is used as a first name for boys.

Zodiac Sign of Gerold: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Gerold:

G: Go-getter,Goof-off,Genuine,Gregarious

E: Exaggerate,Enliven,Environment,Enlighten,Entertain,Expressive

R: Restless,Reason,Resourceful,Rational

O: Obstinate,Obsessive,Obsolete,Ostentatious,Organized

L: Lazy,Liaison,Luscious,Lover,Lovely,Languid,Legal

D: Demanding,Daddy,Determined,Dutiful,Doting,Domestic

Gerold is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Serious name
  • a Urban name

Famous People

There aren't many famous people with the name Gerold, but it was the name of several medieval nobles and rulers, including Gerold I of Vinzgouw, a count during the time of Charlemagne.

Related Names to Gerold

Gerald, Gerard, Garret, Geraldo, Geralyn

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