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Ged

Statistics: France · native version ↗
Boy Name day: October 13
Origin: Old Germanic. Meaning: The reign of the lance.
Germanic elements « ger » (lance) and « wald » (to rule, to have power), meaning « the one who rules with the lance ».

Name day for Ged

October 13

Why this day? Ged is a short form of Gerald, and shares its name day.

Ged is celebrated in France and the United States on October 13.

The story of the name Ged

Ged is a short form of Gérald. It keeps its origin (Old Germanic) and meaning — the reign of the lance, and shares its name day, October 13.

On birth records, Ged is rarely written as such: the Geds are Géralds (32,155 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Gérald page. Ged is also a short form of Gedeon.

Frequently asked questions about Ged

What does Ged mean?

Ged is a short form of Gérald, which means the reign of the lance.

When is Ged's name day?

October 13, together with Gérald: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Ged a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Gérald.

Ged's profile

Energy 5/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 8/10
Whimsy 3/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 8/10
Need for attention 3/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Ged

Bottom 10

  1. Cin42%
  2. Kylie42%
  3. Lo42%
  4. Bonnie42%
  5. Kalie42%
  6. Cyn42%
  7. Inaïa42%
  8. Kaïly42%
  9. Shanone42%
  10. Lyzéa42%

Love potential for Ged

Bottom 10

  1. Gaga42%
  2. Frida42%
  3. Dune42%
  4. Cerise42%
  5. Selen42%
  6. Melusine42%
  7. Aelia42%
  8. Moïra42%
  9. Irisa42%
  10. Joumana42%

Professional potential for Ged

Bottom 10

  1. Kali45%
  2. Octavia48%
  3. Rihanna49%
  4. Dyna51%
  5. Tette52%
  6. Carli53%
  7. Carlita53%
  8. Cala53%
  9. Luni53%
  10. Zara53%

Crush potential for Ged

Bottom 10

  1. Morg42%
  2. Lee-Lou42%
  3. Leeloo42%
  4. Zulma42%
  5. Zelda42%
  6. Lo42%
  7. Vaiana42%
  8. Gaga42%
  9. Maggie42%
  10. Louve42%
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