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Ged

Boy Name day: October 13 In French: Gérard
Ged is a short form of Gerald: on birth records it is written Gerald (450,316 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Gerald page.
Origin: Old Germanic. Meaning: Rule of the spear.
From the Germanic elements 'ger' (spear) and 'wald' (rule, power), meaning 'ruler with the spear'.

Name day for Ged

October 13

Why this day? Ged is a short form of Gerald, and shares its name day.

Ged is celebrated in France on December 5; the United States on October 13.

The story of the name Ged

Ged is a short form of Gerald. It keeps its origin (Old Germanic) and meaning — rule of the spear, and shares its name day, October 13.

On birth records, Ged is rarely written as such: the Geds are Geralds (450,316 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Gerald page.

Frequently asked questions about Ged

What does Ged mean?

Ged is a short form of Gerald, which means rule of the spear.

When is Ged's name day?

October 13, together with Gerald: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Ged a name in its own right?

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

Ged's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 3/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Ged

Bottom 10

  1. Zina42%
  2. Lolita42%
  3. Kitty42%
  4. Elvis42%
  5. Melodie42%
  6. Robby42%
  7. Nanette42%
  8. Merry43%
  9. Lenny43%
  10. Edie43%

Love potential for Ged

Bottom 10

  1. Edie42%
  2. Moira42%
  3. Deidre42%
  4. Zina42%
  5. Artis42%
  6. Elvis42%
  7. Caryl42%
  8. Lolita42%
  9. Kitty44%
  10. Wally45%

Professional potential for Ged

Top 10

  1. Rogers96%
  2. Jerrold96%
  3. Toney96%
  4. Carolann96%
  5. Dwain96%
  6. Rob96%
  7. Mimi96%
  8. Art94%
  9. Ernestina94%
  10. Johnna94%

Bottom 10

  1. Unknown50%
  2. Madonna50%
  3. Georgette52%
  4. Deidre54%
  5. Roxane54%
  6. Gay57%
  7. Lolita59%
  8. Lenny60%
  9. Suzette60%
  10. Artis61%

Crush potential for Ged

Bottom 10

  1. Elvis42%
  2. Nanette42%
  3. Lolita42%
  4. Zina42%
  5. Edie42%
  6. Dino42%
  7. Merry43%
  8. Felton43%
  9. Kitty44%
  10. Robby44%
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