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Gerry-Jay

Unisex Name day: October 13
Gerry-Jay is a short form of Gerry: on birth records it is written Gerry (21,083 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Gerry page.
Origin: Germanic. Meaning: Rule of the spear.
Pet form of Gerald, from Germanic ger 'spear' + wald 'rule', meaning 'spear-ruler'.

Name day for Gerry-Jay

October 13

Why this day? Gerry-Jay is a short form of Gerry, and shares its name day.

Gerry-Jay is celebrated in the United States on October 13.

The story of the name Gerry-Jay

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

On birth records, Gerry-Jay is rarely written as such: the Gerry-Jays are Gerrys (21,083 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Gerry page.

Frequently asked questions about Gerry-Jay

What does Gerry-Jay mean?

Gerry-Jay is a short form of Gerry, which means rule of the spear.

When is Gerry-Jay's name day?

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

Is Gerry-Jay a name in its own right?

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

Gerry-Jay'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 Gerry-Jay

Bottom 10

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

Love potential for Gerry-Jay

Top 10

  1. Meyer95%
  2. Madge95%
  3. Norbert94%
  4. Dock92%
  5. Concetta91%
  6. Buford91%
  7. Vern90%
  8. Regis90%
  9. Sanford89%
  10. Walton89%

Bottom 10

  1. Iona42%
  2. Sybil42%
  3. Lulu42%
  4. Merlyn42%
  5. Rubye42%
  6. Jaunita42%
  7. Ouida42%
  8. Ione42%
  9. Novella42%
  10. Merlin42%

Professional potential for Gerry-Jay

Bottom 10

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

Crush potential for Gerry-Jay

Bottom 10

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