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My uncle is named Gerald (pronounced GARE-uld, so that it rhymes with Harold). His name always gets pronounced JARE-uld, though, and I know at some point he quit correcting people. In fact, most people (his wife included) call him "Gerry". I dunno, whether it's spelled Gerald or Garold, all it really makes me think of is my uncle. I certainly wouldn't use it.

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As far as similar names go, I know a Shanley who would always get "Stanley"...which was particularly awkward, since Shanley is a girl.