Jerrold

Jerrold is an English given name derived from the Germanic name Gerald, composed of the elements ger, meaning spear, and wald, meaning rule. It emerged as a variant spelling influenced by names such as Jeremiah or Jerome, giving it a slightly more modern English feel while preserving the older Germanic roots. The 19th-century English writer and humorist Douglas Jerrold helped bring the name into wider cultural awareness. Related forms include Gerald, Jerald, and Jarold.