Gerald

Male

Meaning

Rules With Spear

Origin

British

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒɛrəld/

Traits associated with the name Gerald:

Dogs named Gerald tend to be loving, and industrious. This name is also associated with companionship, and intelligence.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Gerald?

Naming your dog Gerald suggests that you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name. It also suggests that you may have a fondness for classic names.

Is Gerald a good dog name?

Gerald has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Gerald isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

3,818
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2,067
New York City Dog Name Database
3,046
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Gerald is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Gerald was, in the past month, the 2306th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, Gerald is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Gerald was viewed 53 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Gerald's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

As you can see, this name is not particularly common across the United States.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Gerald.

Most popular breeds named Gerald:

  1. Boxer
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. Chihuahua

Gerald is found in these categories:

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Hailing from the 14th century, this moniker screams medieval canine nobility!

british dog names
british

Common in British royalty and literature, indicating Anglo-Saxon origin.

Dog names like Gerald:

Bright Pledge
Farmer, worker of the Earth
Descendant of the noble or illustrious one
Gus
Worthy of respect; diminutive of Augustus.
From The Gravelly Homestead
Wreath Of Flowers Or Leaves
Gerald dog name meaning

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