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4/5/2024, 9:40 PM Lucille
5/31/2015, 3:17 AM Randee15
1/12/2013, 3:46 AM Lucille
7/17/2007, 1:54 PM Lucille

Name Gerardus
Gender Masculine
Usage Germanic (Latinized), Dutch
Pronounced Pron. gheh-RAHR-duys(Dutch)
Other Forms FormsGeerardus, Geerhardus, Gerhardus
Edit Status Status3. usages AND description are verified

Meaning & History

Latinized form of Gerhard (see Gerard).

In the Dutch-speaking world, the name is used as an official name on birth certificates, but not commonly in daily life. Instead, bearers tend to go by a derivative that is less formal and easier to use, such as Gerard and Gerrit.
Added 7/17/2007 by Lucille