Meaning & Story
Geraldine is an Old French and Germanic name meaning 'rules by the spear' — from 'ger' (spear) and 'wald' (rule). It has a vintage, slightly eccentric charm that feels both grandmotherly and surprisingly cool.
Geraldine is the kind of name that has been waiting patiently for its comeback — too wonderful to stay out of fashion forever. It belongs to a lineage of magnificently named women with strong opinions and impeccable timing, and for a dog with that same decisive, take-charge energy wrapped in an irresistible vintage charm, it fits beautifully. Say it in full: Geraldine. It sounds exactly right for a dog who knows it.