geri

Geri is a given name and, less commonly, a surname. In English-speaking contexts it is most often used as a feminine given name or as a nickname for Geraldine, though it can also stand as a formal given name in its own right. In Turkish, geri means back or rear, a meaning unrelated to naming. The name is used in various cultures and can be spelled in related forms such as Gerry or Jeri.

Notable people with the name include Geri Horner (formerly Geri Halliwell), a British singer and former member of the Spice Girls; she was born Geraldine Estelle Halliwell. American jazz pianist and composer Geri Allen is another well-known bearer of the name. The name Geri has been used by other artists and public figures as well.

In popular culture, Geri appears as the eponymous character in Pixar's 1997 short film Geri's Game, which centers on an elderly man who plays a computer-assisted game of chess against a younger opponent.

The name Geri is a versatile form with multiple cultural associations and has several close variants, including Gerry and Jeri. While it remains in use, its prominence and gender associations can vary by country and era.