gerardo
- LANGUAGE FAMILY:
- indo-european > germanic > west germanic > german
- ORIGIN:
- germanic
- NAME ROOT:
- *GAIZAZ *HARDUZ / *HARDU- > GERHARD
- MEANING:

- This name derives from the Old High German name “Gerhard”, composed of two elements “*gaizaz” (spear, pike, javelin) plus “*harduz / *hardu-” (hard, strong, brave, valiant, powerful). The name means “strong with the spear, strong and brave spear-wearer”. The surname Ge(e)rdes is a patronymic form, "son of Ger(har)d", that originated in Friesland around 1800. The name Gerald, while phonetically similar to Gerard, derives from a slightly different set of constituents: “*gaizaz” and “*waldaʐ” meaning “ruler, might, mighty one, power, powerful one”. 1) Saint Gerardo dei Tintori († 1207) was a saint of the Catholic Church, joint patron saint (with Saint John the Baptist) of Monza in Italy, where he is particularly noted as the founder of a hospital. 2) The Blessed Gerhard Hirschfelder (1907–1942), was born in Gladz, Germany and died in Dachau Concentration camp. Gerhard Hirschfeld was German Catholic priest and martyr, beatified by Pope Benedict XVI in 2010. 3) Gerard Sagredo (980–1046), was an Italian Benedictine monk from Venice, who served in the Kingdom of Hungary.
- KEYWORDS:
- RELIGION (SAINTS)
Usage
Related names
- VARIANTS
- italian
- girardo, gherardo
- FEMININE
- italian
- gerarda, Gerardina
- PET & SHORT FORM
- italian
- gerino, gaddo
Use in other languages
- LANGUAGES
- Ancient Germanic - Latinized
- GERHARDUS, Gerardus, Gherardus, Gherardinus
- Italian - Medieval
- Gherardi
- afrikaans
- gerhard, gerhardt, gerhart, GERHARDUS
- catalan
- gerard, guerau
- danish
- gerard, gerhard, gerhardt, gerhart, GERHARDUS, Gerardus
- dutch
- gerard, gerhard, gerhardt, gerhart, GERHARDUS, Gerardus
- english
- gerard, gerrard, jerrard
- finnish
- gerard, gerhard, GERHARDUS, Gerardus
- french
- gérard, Girard, Girart
- frisian
- jorrit, jurryt
- german
- gerhard, gerhardt, gerhart, GERHARDUS
- greek
- Geràrdos
- greenlandic
- gerhard, gerhardt, Keeraaq, Keeraarti, Keeraat, Kêrâk, Kêrarte, Kêrât, Kerharte, Kerharti
- hungarian - magyar
- gellÉrt
- icelandic
- gerard, gerhard, geirarður, geirharður
- irish
- gerard, gerrard
- latvian
- gerards
- lithuanian
- gerardas
- middle french
- Guérard
- norwegian
- gerard, gerhard, gerhardt, gerhart, Gerardus
- old danish
- gerhard
- old norse
- Geirarðr
- old swedish
- gerhard
- polish
- gerard
- scottish
- gerard, gerrard
- swedish
- gerard, gerhard, gerhardt, gerhart, GERHARDUS, Gerardus
Geographical spread (only living languages)
Popularity & Ranking
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New Age curiosities (only for entertainment purposes)
5
- Numerological Values:
- 5
If the chosen name for your baby has a number value of 5, it suggests brilliance, enthusiasm, energy and versatility. These individuals are believed to be adventurous and love their freedom. They like challenges and get bored with routine. They often need several activities to keep their active mind occupied.
- Chakra Number:
- 5: The number of the Throat Chakra "Vishuddha"
The throat chakra is the fifth chakra and its color is blue. It is one the three primary colors. The main energy of blue is communication and it is the color used to soothe the soul. Explore this Divine color in depth, learn what it means and what it represents.
- Color meaning:
The color blue is one of trust, honesty and loyalty. It is sincere, reserved and quiet, and doesn't like to make a fuss or draw attention. Blue hates confrontation, and likes to do things in its own way. From a color psychology perspective, blue is reliable and responsible. This color exhibits an inner security and confidence. You can rely on it to take control and do the right thing in difficult times. It has a need for order and direction in its life, including its living and work spaces.
Notable people and personalities
Gerardo Bianco, Italian Politician
Gerardo Chiaromonte, Italian Journalist, Writer And Politician
Gerardo D'ambrosio, Italian Judge And Politician
Gerardo Di Cremona, Italian Medieval Translator
Gerardo Dottori, Italian Futurist Painter
Gerardo Gaibisso Italian Politician
Gerardo Mario Oliverio, Italian Politician
Gerardo Meloni, Italian Philologist
Gerardo Of Burgundy, The Name Of Papa NiccolÒ Ii
Gerardo Pierro, Italian Archbishop
Gerardo Sacco, Italian Master Jeweler
Gerardo Sereni, Italian Theologian