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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. Marvel42%
  2. Elmo42%
  3. Elton42%
  4. Dolly42%
  5. Lulu42%
  6. Lennie42%
  7. Ouida43%
  8. Fanny46%
  9. Vida47%
  10. Gaylord48%

Love potential for Ged

Top 10

  1. Madge95%
  2. Meyer95%
  3. Norbert94%
  4. Dock92%
  5. Buford91%
  6. Concetta91%
  7. Vern90%
  8. Regis90%
  9. Morton89%
  10. Wilford89%

Bottom 10

  1. Ione42%
  2. Iona42%
  3. Sybil42%
  4. Merlyn42%
  5. Rubye42%
  6. Jaunita42%
  7. Lulu42%
  8. Merlin42%
  9. Elton42%
  10. Ouida42%

Professional potential for Ged

Bottom 10

  1. Leonor48%
  2. Hilton50%
  3. Lucious54%
  4. Waldo54%
  5. Lulu54%
  6. Roxie54%
  7. Napoleon55%
  8. Coy55%
  9. Letha55%
  10. Elton56%

Crush potential for Ged

Bottom 10

  1. Lennie42%
  2. Elmo42%
  3. Lulu42%
  4. Merrill42%
  5. Merlin42%
  6. Dolly42%
  7. Elton42%
  8. Ouida42%
  9. Elroy44%
  10. Arlie45%
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