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Geri

Statistics: France · native version ↗
Girl Name day: October 3
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: who rules by the spear.
from Germanic 'ger' (spear) + 'wald' (to rule), feminine form of Géraud/Gérald.

Name day for Geri

October 3

Why this day? Geri is a short form of Geraldine, and shares its name day.

Geri is celebrated in the United States and Brazil on June 27; Spain and Argentina on October 16; France on October 3.

The story of the name Geri

Geri is a short form of Geraldine. It keeps its origin (Germanic) and meaning — who rules by the spear, and shares its name day, October 3.

On birth records, Geri is rarely written as such: the Geris are Geraldines (43,670 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Geraldine page.

Frequently asked questions about Geri

What does Geri mean?

Geri is a short form of Geraldine, which means who rules by the spear.

When is Geri's name day?

October 3, together with Geraldine: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Geri a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Geraldine.

Geri's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 7/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 8/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Geri

Bottom 10

  1. Zina46%
  2. Thalia51%
  3. Cali52%
  4. Savannah52%
  5. Tina52%
  6. Tia53%
  7. Malou55%
  8. Jeannie55%
  9. Kayna55%
  10. Billie55%

Love potential for Geri

Bottom 10

  1. Arya46%
  2. Zina47%
  3. Wanda51%
  4. Tina52%
  5. Billie52%
  6. Cali54%
  7. Prune55%
  8. Isis55%
  9. Dora55%
  10. Savannah55%

Professional potential for Geri

Bottom 10

  1. Prune48%
  2. Lilya51%
  3. Loona51%
  4. Tia53%
  5. Calypso54%
  6. Tracy54%
  7. Cali54%
  8. Lesly55%
  9. April55%
  10. Leonor55%

Crush potential for Geri

Bottom 10

  1. Erna50%
  2. Arwen52%
  3. Ruth57%
  4. Adolphine57%
  5. Malou57%
  6. Sybille58%
  7. Billie58%
  8. Zina58%
  9. Leelou58%
  10. Thalia60%
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