Geraldine

[ jer-uhl-deen ]

/ ˈdʒɛr əlˌdin /

a female given name: derived from Gerald.

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In a watershed moment, Geraldine Ferraro became the first woman to appear on a major party ticket.
The Scathing Sexual Politics of ‘Ghostbusters’|Andy Hoglund|June 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Before we had kids, we had Roger,” said their mother, Geraldine McKeever.
Central Park’s Carriages Saved This Horse|Michael Daly|April 24, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For him, her presence was not enough to balance out “Geraldine Ferraro, Hillary Clinton [and] Betty Friedan.”
The Mothers Behind The Girl Scout Cookie Boycott|Emily Shire|February 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And I watched Geraldine Ferraro cross the floor to accept the nomination as vice president.
Tammy Baldwin’s Bid to Become U.S. Senate’s First Out Lesbian|Michelle Goldberg|August 20, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Geraldine Ferraro was a bold vice-presidential pick; so was Dan Quayle; so was Sarah Palin.
Mitt Romney’s Pick of Paul Ryan: Bold Doesn’t Always Work|Peter Beinart|August 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The instant all were gone Geraldine rose from her chair and tottered across the room.
Harper's New Monthly Magazine, v. 3, number 18|Various
Both Percival and Geraldine were very kind to her, she thought.
Lover or Friend|Rosa Nouchette Carey
I will come to the purpose of my visit, Geraldine, I wish to marry you.
Pretty Geraldine, the New York Salesgirl|Mrs. Alex. McVeigh Miller
Geraldine was surprised, confused, shamed, irritated in turn with every new importunity.
The Danger Mark|Robert W. Chambers
So you are in love; and Geraldine is the name of the chosen one to whom you address your poems!
Henry VIII And His Court|Louise Muhlbach