Your name of Gerkelyn gives you independence and determination. Yet, when others get to know you, they realize you are loyal in your friendships and would go to any length to help someone in need. You prefer the simple life and do not mind making do at times. Lavish affection tends to embarrass you, yet often you desire to be natural, and to seek affection and understanding from those closest to you. You work best alone making your own decisions as it is not always easy for you to respond to the advice and direction of others as you feel the need to be in control. You are not easily influenced by the opinions and actions of others and therefore can be depended upon for assistance. You have known misunderstandings and a tendency to jealousy and moods of depression. You recognize your difficulty in expressing emotional sentiments and compliments that mean so much to sensitive people. The restrictions of this name cause you to suffer with either headaches, weak eyes, sinus problems, asthma, or heart conditions. You work best where you can combine physical labour with mental activity.