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Gerard

JEH-rahd
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A male given name of Germanic origin, meaning roughly "brave with the spear."
"Gerard is a common name across several European countries."

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In plain EnglishA traditional male first name of Germanic origin, related to Gerald.

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Etymology

From Old French Gerart, from Frankish elements meaning "spear" and "hard, brave."

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