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First name Gerold - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Nameday
19. April
Meaning
The name Gerold comes from Old High German and is composed of the words "ger" for "spear" and "walt" for "rule". Therefore, Gerold means "ruler with a spear". The name was particularly popular in the Middle Ages and was often given to nobles. Nowadays, Gerold is less commonly encountered, but still a strong and powerful name with a deep meaning.