Geri: Name Meaning, Origin, Nicknames and Popularity

The name Geri is a feminine given name that is of English origin. It is a variant of the name Geraldine, which itself is derived from the Germanic name Gerhard. The name Gerhard is composed of the elements "ger" meaning "spear" and "hard" meaning "strong" or "brave." Therefore, the name Geri can be interpreted to mean "brave with a spear" or "strong with a spear."

The name Geri is of English and German origin. It is a variant spelling of the name Gary, which itself is a diminutive form of the name Gareth or Gerard. The name has various meanings depending on its origin. In English, Geri is usually associated with the word "spear" or "spear warrior." In German, it is derived from the name Gerhard and means "brave spear."

According to the Social Security Administration, the popularity of the name Geri has been steadily declining in the United States. In recent years, it has not ranked within the top 1,000 most popular names for baby girls. Although it was more frequently used in the past, it is now considered a less common name.

1. Gerry
2. Geraldo
3. Gerhardt
4. Geronimo
5. Gerard
6. Gerald
7. Gerardo
8. Gerit
9. Gerik
10. Germai

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