The Irish name Geraghty was originally written in a Gaelic form as Mag Oireachtaigh, which is derived from the word "oireachtach," referring to a member of an assembly. ... But the origin of the name is most intriguing.
Meaning & History. Meaning unknown, possibly a Welsh form of GERONTIUS. This was the name of a figure various Welsh legends. He was also incorporated into later Arthurian tales as one of the Knights of the Round Table and the husband of Enid.
From a Germanic name meaning "rule of the spear", from the elements ger "spear" and wald "rule". The Normans brought this name to Britain. Though it died out in England during the Middle Ages, it remained common in Ireland. It was revived in the English-speaking world in 19th century.
Geralda has its origins in the Germanic language. Geralda is a short form of the English, French, and German Geraldine. Geralda is rarely used as a baby name for girls. ... A baby name that sounds like Geralda is the Italian Giralda.
From a Germanic name meaning "rule of the spear", from the elements ger meaning "spear" and wald meaning "rule". The Normans brought this name to Britain. Though it died out in England during the Middle Ages, it remained common in Ireland. It was revived in the English-speaking world in 19th century.
Origin of the name Geraldine: Feminine form of Gerald, derived from the Germanic Gerward, a compound name composed from the elements ger (a spear) and wald (rule): hence, "spear ruler, to rule with a spear."
German Meaning: The name Geraldina is a German baby name. In German the meaning of the name Geraldina is: Mighty with a spear. Rules by the spear. Feminine of Gerald.
Origin of the name Geraldine: Feminine form of Gerald, derived from the Germanic Gerward, a compound name composed from the elements ger (a spear) and wald (rule): hence, "spear ruler, to rule with a spear."
Spanish Meaning: The name Geraldo is a Spanish baby name. In Spanish the meaning of the name Geraldo is: rules by the spear.
Irish meaning: The name Geralt is a Irish baby name The Irish meaning of Geralt is: Fanner.
