Meaning and background
The story behind Geordi
Geordi has an exact science-fiction association in Geordi La Forge. The official Star Trek site connects the character with LeVar Burton and The Next Generation, providing a clear source for a fan’s naming choice. Keeping the ending i preserves the character reference. The article does not derive the personal name from George or assign it a translated meaning, so a dog’s Geordi can carry the fictional association while that etymological question remains separate.
- Association
- The official Star Trek site documents Geordi La Forge, portrayed by LeVar Burton, in The Next Generation. Source
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About Geordi
Recorded as a dog’s name
Geordi appears in 8 dog licence records in the 2022 New York City dataset.
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Sources and research notes (2)
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene NYC Dog Licensing Dataset — all seven available extract years, retrieved 24 October 2026 — Recorded name spellings in NYC licence-period rows, extract years 2016–2018, 2022–2024 and 2026. Evidence selects one stated year per name. Annual snapshots overlap; never sum them as unique dogs. No national popularity, etymology or owner naming-intent claim.
- City of Seattle Seattle Pet Licenses — DOG-only name aggregate, current source dated 6 October 2026 — Secondary spelling corroboration from dog-only licence rows. No cats, owner fields, national ranking or unique-dog claim.
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