Geraldine
/xeɾaldine/from spelling rules
Geraldine is the Spanish form of the female given name Geraldine.
Geraldine is used as a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/xeɾaldine/
Did you know?
- In certain Latin American countries, choosing the English spelling Geraldine over the Spanish Geraldina is sometimes used as a social marker to imply a higher status or international background.
- Spanish speakers often apply the diminutive suffix -ita to this name to create Geraldinita, blending a Germanic name with a quintessential Spanish term of endearment.
- The nickname Gera is occasionally used for Geraldine, but this can cause confusion because Gera is the standard short form for the male name Gerardo.
Examples in context
- Me llamo Geraldine.My name is Geraldine.
- ¿Es Geraldine tu hermana?Is Geraldine your sister?
- Geraldine vive en Madrid.Geraldine lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a coworker at a cafe.
- Javier¿Conoces a Geraldine?Do you know Geraldine?
- LucíaSí, ella es muy amable.Yes, she is very kind.
- JavierGeraldine trabaja conmigo.Geraldine works with me.
- Lucía¡Qué coincidencia!What a coincidence!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
