Gerard
Male given name
Gerard is a masculine given name of Germanic origin, meaning "brave spear" or "strong spear." It was common in medieval Europe and remains in use today, though less fashionable than in earlier decades.
The name has produced various forms across languages, including Gerardo in Spanish and Italian, Gérard in French, and the surname Gerrard.
Gerard was named after his grandfather.
- GeraldTraditional masculine first name
- patronymicName from father's name
- surnameHereditary family identifier
- forenameGiven name at birth
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Garrett
- GeraldTraditional masculine first name
- patronymicName from father's name
- surnameHereditary family identifier
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Butler
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spear
Pole with sharp point
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Gerardsurname
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