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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. Cy42%
  2. Roxy42%
  3. Fredy42%
  4. Babyboy42%
  5. Kaily42%
  6. Kalei42%
  7. Daija42%
  8. Kaycie42%
  9. Makiah42%
  10. Franky42%

Love potential for Ged

Bottom 10

  1. Shianne42%
  2. Makiya42%
  3. Cienna42%
  4. Chyanne42%
  5. Kalei42%
  6. Caelan42%
  7. Arwen42%
  8. Malaika42%
  9. Kiyah42%
  10. Aiyanna42%

Professional potential for Ged

Bottom 10

  1. Carrington48%
  2. Tyran49%
  3. Ramses52%
  4. Shia52%
  5. Tyce52%
  6. Kayne53%
  7. Coley54%
  8. Trevion54%
  9. Bentlee54%
  10. Kaili55%

Crush potential for Ged

Bottom 10

  1. Franky42%
  2. Cy42%
  3. Kalei42%
  4. Taylin42%
  5. Jaelin42%
  6. Cienna42%
  7. Dejah42%
  8. Brissa42%
  9. Keandre42%
  10. Arwen42%
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