Gertrud name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: Old High German and Germanic
Usage: English, German, Scandinavian, Old Norse, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Gertrud ge-rt-rud
Meaning: Power, Spear, From the Protected Farm, Strength and Force
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What does Gertrud mean?

Particulary used in Scandinavian, Norwegian, Finnish, German, Old Norse, Danish, Swedish, English and Greenlandic venerable and rarefied, Gertrud has origin in Germanic and Old High German and is given to girls, meaning of Gertrud is "Power, Spear, From the Protected Farm, Strength or Force".

Gertrud is a variation of ever lasting, loved and saintly Gertrude. Gertrude is variant of orthodox and prevalent Gertrud. Gertrude's meaning is Beloved Warrior, Spear Strength and Force is originated from Old High German and Germanic.

Unusual and Timeless Gertrud's origin is Germanic and Old High German is prevalently used in Scandinavian, Norwegian, Finnish, German, Old Norse, Danish, Swedish, English and Greenlandic, meaning of Gertrud is "Power, Spear, From the Protected Farm, Strength or Force" is used for girls.

Gertrud is compound of GEIR and ÞRUÐ. GEIR is variant form of Geirr. Gertrud is compound of GEIR and ÞRUÐ.

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How do I pronounce Gertrud?

The most common way to pronounce three syllabled Gertrud is ge-rt-rud. The other ways to say the name is ger-trud.

Variants of Gertrud

Geltrudis, Gertrude, Geertruda, Gerta, Gerharda, Gerda, Adalger, Geirahǫð, Alþrúðr, Þrúðgelmir, Gerhardina, Gerharde, Geerda, Gerdi, Gerdina, Georgia, Aldiger

Names that rhyme with Gertrud

How popular is the name Gertrud?

Gertrud is an uncommon baby name in United States and may not be used now since it isn't seen since 1923. Gertrud is a rare baby name in France there is very thin chances of it still being given as it was last seen in 1911.

However things change on global perspective, Gertrud is extremely popular in Germany where every 1 in 300 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Austria. As per our evaluation, over 400000 babies have been bestowed Gertrud around the globe.

YearRankBirths
192349675
191745945
191635527
191537966
190418775
189413536
[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Gertrud in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands02648281592
Finland0001479
Sweden026434725590
Norway02643264
Denmark007820

Here's what numbers has to say about Gertrud

You are always open to new adventures. You are a person of many talents. You are a walking inspiration with an amazing aura. You are lagging behind on motivational front. Use your cleverness, wisdom, and individuality to leave a mark in the world. Even if you are an awesome, trustworthy and loyal friend to everyone you know, not everyone will return the favor. You can't imagine yourself tied to one person for the rest of your life.

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Sibling Names for Gertrud

Gertrud is a charming and vintage name that has been around for centuries. If you're looking for inspiration to name your baby girl, you may want to consider matching it with a suitable sibling name. Here's a list of sibling names that go well with Gertrud.

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Famous people named Gertrud

  • Gertrud von Le Fort, German writer of novels, poems and essays
  • Gertrud Bäumer, German politician
  • Gertrud Fridh, Swedish stage and film actress
  • Gertrud Scholtz-Klink, Nazi Party member and leader of the National Socialist Women's League
  • Gertrud Elisabeth Mara, She was
  • Gertrud Bacher, Italian retired Italian heptathlete
  • Gertrud Gabl, alpine skier from Austria
  • Gertrude Stein in O Cinema Falado as Writer
  • Gertrude Messinger in Wagon Trail as Actress
  • Gertrud Roll in Bis Gleich as Actress
  • Gertrude Short in The Little Angel of Canyon Creek as Actress
  • Gertrude Claire in The Coward as Actress
  • Gertrude Thoma in Christopher and His Kind as Actress
  • Gertrude Saunders in Big Timers as Actress
  • Gertrude Temple in Ali Baba Goes to Town as Actress
  • Gertrude Flynn in Funny Girl as Actress
  • Actor Gertrud Arnold, noted for movie Die Nibelungen: Siegfried
  • Gertrud de Lalsky, from 1920 drama, mystery movie Sklaven fremden Willens, who portrayed Kommerzienrätin Raven.
  • Gertrud Meyen characterized the central character of Lottes Freundin Bärbele Heidinger in 1940 comedy, romance flick Wenn Männer verreisen.
  • Gertrud Maria Müller, from 1942 drama flick Steibruch, who characterized the Frau Hotz and Mrs. Hotz.
  • Gertrud Pålsson-Wettergren, from 1930 drama film Charlotte Löwensköld, who characterized Anna Svärd.
  • In 1918, Gertrud Kanitz played the role of N In movie Der lachende Tod.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
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