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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. Janis42%
  2. Ny42%
  3. Viva42%
  4. Cin42%
  5. Zoe42%
  6. Lillie42%
  7. Mikki42%
  8. Jossie42%
  9. Pips42%
  10. Kylie42%

Love potential for Ged

Top 10

  1. Dillard96%
  2. Raymond96%
  3. Gilbo96%
  4. Gilberto96%
  5. Berto96%
  6. Ray96%
  7. Gib96%
  8. Baron96%
  9. Gilbert96%
  10. Scot96%

Bottom 10

  1. Rivy42%
  2. Holden42%
  3. Heav42%
  4. Tristy42%
  5. Neoma42%
  6. Ulysses42%
  7. Marilyn42%
  8. Aïa42%
  9. Cherrie42%
  10. Sky42%

Professional potential for Ged

Bottom 10

  1. Armani42%
  2. Paris42%
  3. Ris42%
  4. Elon42%
  5. Anakin42%
  6. Pari42%
  7. Armi42%
  8. Shellye44%
  9. Sheldon44%
  10. Sheld44%

Crush potential for Ged

Bottom 10

  1. Thalia42%
  2. Franky42%
  3. Cy42%
  4. Kalei42%
  5. Kobi42%
  6. Mags42%
  7. Scarlie42%
  8. Pablito42%
  9. Eleanora42%
  10. Pablou42%
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