TheNameDB TheNameDB
Names Surnames People Popular Name Lookup War Records

Gerald P. Nye

Photograph of Gerald P. Nye Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Gerald P.
Surname
Nye

The Name Gerald

Origin
Germanic
Meaning
Derived from Germanic elements meaning 'spear ruler' or 'ruler with a spear.'
Full name details →

The Nye Surname

Full surname details →

Source

Library of Congress

TheNameDB

Every name carries the weight of centuries. We research name origins, surname histories, and the real people who bore them — connecting you to the stories behind the names.

Explore

  • Given Names
  • Surnames
  • Historical People

Resources

  • Search
  • Name Popularity
  • Name Lookup
  • War Records

TheNameDB.com — Portraits courtesy of the Library of Congress