Talk:Gerard

I added "Scottish" and "Irish" as several sources for the use of "Gerard" as a first name. In the way of general information, please be advised that the name, with this spelling, is commonly found in Ireland, Scotland, and England. In England and Scotland, it is often held by those who are Roman Catholic. In Ireland, people with the nickname of "Gerry" usually get that name from "Gerard." This information is in fact "sourced." There is a book in my local library on Irish names which is currently on loan. When the book is returned, I will provide a citation, although what I am saying is fairly common knowledge and is widely accepted, so I'm not sure what the big controversy is. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 140.211.82.5 (talk) 21:09, 26 June 2010 (UTC)

I do not see why 'Irish' and 'Scottish' should be added, unless you intend to suggest that the name 'Gerard' is used by members of communities whose primary language is Irish or Scottish Gaelic. The other references are all to languages, not to nationalities. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mr. Swiveller (talk • contribs) 21:01, 2 August 2010 (UTC)

As someone whose Christian name is "Gerard," the ONLY spelling of the name used by English speaking people the world over is as spelt - GERARD. The spelling GERRARD is often encountered as a surname. I was never known as "Gerry" and I was born and raised a Roman Catholic the ONLY time I ever encountered that was actually from several English "and proud of it" people, never the Irish that I encountered and indeed know. I do have a nickname but then everyone who serves in the forces usually does - it means that you belong. BTW I know longer follow any faith but the teachings of the Lord Buddha.The Geologist (talk) 14:59, 4 August 2013 (UTC)

About the Bulgarian name Zhoro, I'd speculate it's actually related to Georgi (George) in a similar way to the Serbo-croatian https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C4%90uro Therefore, indeed citation is needed here. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2A02:2450:102E:103B:D4B9:12C3:2867:5FF7 (talk) 12:29, 2 February 2020 (UTC)