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How to pronounce Gerald (JE-reld)

Gerald

JE-reld

Jereld

The 'g' sounds like 'j'. Often shortened to Gerry or Jerry in Australia.

Notes

The 'g' sounds like 'j'. Often shortened to Gerry or Jerry in Australia.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Old German
Meaning
ruler with a spear

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Gerry
  • Jerry
  • Jezza
Why we shorten names like this →

Notable people

  • Gerald Ford (38th US President)

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