Geraldine Greenwald

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Geraldine Greenwald — Irish
219K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Geraldine Greenwald is a name that combines Irish origins. The first name Geraldine is a feminine given name of Irish origin. Geraldine is a feminine form of the first name Gerald. Notable people with the name include: Geraldine Aves (1898–1986), British civil servant Geraldine Brannigan (born 1956), Irish singer Geraldine Chaplin (born 1944), American actress Geraldine Connor (1952–2011), British ethnomusicologist, theatre director, composer and performer Geraldine L. The surname Greenwald: Alex Greenwald (born 1979), American musician and actor Amelia Greenwald (1881–1966), American nurse Amy Greenwald, American computer scientist Andy Greenwald (born 1977), social commentator, specifically about popular music Bruce Greenwald (born 1946), American economist Douglas Greenwald (1913–1997), American economist Glenn Greenwald (born 1967), attorney, journalist, blogger, author of books, NSA critic Hank Greenwald (born 1935), former baseball announcer Herbert Greenwald (1915–1959), real estate developer associated with Mies van der Rohe Jeff Greenwald (born 1954), author, performer, a. Geraldine is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 219K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Geraldine reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Geraldine

Irish

Geraldine is a feminine form of the first name Gerald. Notable people with the name include: Geraldine Aves (1898–1986), British civil servant Geraldine Brannigan (born 1956), Irish singer Geraldine Chaplin (born 1944), American actress Geraldine Connor (1952–2011), British ethnomusicologist, theatre director, composer and performer Geraldine L.

Surname: Greenwald

English

Alex Greenwald (born 1979), American musician and actor Amelia Greenwald (1881–1966), American nurse Amy Greenwald, American computer scientist Andy Greenwald (born 1977), social commentator, specifically about popular music Bruce Greenwald (born 1946), American economist Douglas Greenwald (1913–1997), American economist Glenn Greenwald (born 1967), attorney, journalist, blogger, author of books, NSA critic Hank Greenwald (born 1935), former baseball announcer Herbert Greenwald (1915–1959), real estate developer associated with Mies van der Rohe Jeff Greenwald (born 1954), author, performer, a.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Geraldine is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Geraldine by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Geraldine Greenwald

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Geraldine Greenwald:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

7
Personality Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Geraldine?
The first name Geraldine originates from Irish. Geraldine is a feminine form of the first name Gerald. Notable people with the name include: Geraldine Aves (1898–1986), British civil servant Geraldine Brannigan (born 1956), Irish singer Geraldine Chaplin (born 1944), American actress Geraldine Connor (1952–2011), British ethnomusicologist, theatre director, composer and performer Geraldine L.
When was Geraldine most popular?
The name Geraldine reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Greenwald?
The surname Greenwald originates from English. Alex Greenwald (born 1979), American musician and actor Amelia Greenwald (1881–1966), American nurse Amy Greenwald, American computer scientist Andy Greenwald (born 1977), social commentator, specifically about popular music Bruce Greenwald (born 1946), American economist Douglas Greenwald (1913–1997), American economist Glenn Greenwald (born 1967), attorney, journalist, blogger, author of books, NSA critic Hank Greenwald (born 1935), former baseball announcer Herbert Greenwald (1915–1959), real estate developer associated with Mies van der Rohe Jeff Greenwald (born 1954), author, performer, a.
What are the origins of the name Geraldine Greenwald?
The name Geraldine Greenwald combines two different traditions: the first name Geraldine has Irish roots, while the surname Greenwald originates from English.
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