Gerard James Butler was born in Paisley, Scotland, to Margaret and Edward Butler, a bookmaker. His family is of Irish origin. Gerard spent some of his very early childhood in Montreal, Quebec, but was …

Gerard James Butler (born 13 November 1969) is a Scottish actor and film producer. After studying law, he turned to acting in the mid-1990s with small roles in productions such as Mrs Brown (1997), the …

Dec 1, 2024 · Derived from the Old German element ger meaning "spear" combined with hart meaning "hard, firm, brave, hardy". This name was borne by saints from Belgium, Germany, Hungary and …

Jul 9, 2025 · Choosing a name can feel overwhelming. A deep dive into the name Gerard reveals its origins, pronunciation, saintly roots, and global variants.

Jan 8, 2026 · Gerard Butler, whose latest film 'Greenland 2: Migration' is in theaters Jan. 9, tells PEOPLE about the pains of performing, celebrating his sobriety, and where he's happiest.

Jan 12, 2026 · The name Gerard is a boy's name of English origin meaning "spear strength". Gerard is currently in style limbo, after reaching peak popularity in the 1950s. With its strong meaning and …

Gerard is a masculine forename of Proto-Germanic origin, [1] variations of which exist in many Germanic and Romance languages. Like many other early Germanic names, it is dithematic, …

Gerard James Butler was born in Paisley, Scotland, to Margaret and Edward Butler, a bookmaker. His family is of Irish origin. Gerard spent some of his very early childhood in Montreal, Quebec, but was …

Gérard (French: [ʒeʁaʁ] ⓘ) is a French masculine given name and surname of Germanic origin, variations of which exist in many Germanic and Romance languages. Like many other early …

After taking minor roles in releases such as the James Bond film Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) and the horror film Tale of the Mummy (1998), he took the lead in 2000, portraying Dracula in Dracula 2000.