Jerrold

Jerrold is an English name derived from the Old High German elements ger, meaning spear, and wald, meaning rule, making it a variant of the medieval name Gerald. The name entered English usage through Norman French influence following the conquest of 1066, spreading widely across Britain and its cultural sphere. Douglas Jerrold, the nineteenth-century English playwright and wit, is among the more notable bearers of this spelling. Related forms include Gerald, Jerald, Gerold, and Garrett.