Gerald

[SpottyBrolly]

DP suggested this today out of the blue. What do you think? We'd probably shorten to Gerry but also Ged is a possibility.

Gerald The Giraffe is one my my favourite children's books.

Gerald is no worse than Arthur, Oscar, Archie imo

yeah whatever.

Gerald is no worse than Arthur

I agree with that.Arthur is revolting and inexplicably popular.

Not a fan but i do really like the very similar Gerard nn Ged

Gerald (Gerry) is my late fathers name and part of me regrets not giving my son it as his middle name. I allowed too many comments at the time, about ‘saddling a baby with such a horrid name’, influence my decision.
I don’t actually think it’s that bad and hearing it reminds me of the wonderful man my dad was.

I think a baby boy with the name Gerald would be the cutest thing ever.

Well, it's different. Gerry or Jerry sounds a bit better but agree that Gerald probably isn't ready for a comeback quite yet.

It's still better than Balonz. Or something like Freddyreek-Amazing.

It reminds me of a giraffe but kinda cute x

Very nerdy imo. Gerard is marginally better. Ger or Gerry are fine but would be odd as a bc name.

I don't love Gerald (or Gerard) but I love Gerry. Or Jerry but you'd have to go with Jeremy then, I think.

Gerald:

In his 60s
Is a retired accountant
Married to Janet
Likes cruises
Best friend from the golf club is called Roy
Possibly has pampas grass in his front garden

It's a no from me.

A Guy Called Gerald. I like it.

No, no, no.

Seconding Jerome--for some reason, it looks and sounds completely different.

I think that Jerome is bit of a chavvy name.

What about Joel?

Thanks all. After a bit of research it turns out there are quite a few animals called Gerald; elephant, giraffe x 2, sea lion and gorilla. Also I'm not too keen on the meaning. So I don't think a goer.