Geraldine

Geraldine is a feminine name of French origin, derived from the Germanic elements 'ger', meaning 'spear', and 'ald', meaning 'ruler'.

The name can be considered a feminine form of the masculine name 'Gerald', which has the same meaning of 'ruler of the spear'.

Geraldine was a popular name in English-speaking countries throughout the 20th century, and it has maintained a steady presence on baby name lists over the years.

The name is typically pronounced as 'JER-uh-leen' or 'JER-uh-lyne', with the emphasis on the first syllable.