Gertrude

At a Glance: Name: Gertrude – Meaning: spear + strength – Origin: Germanic – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: GUR-trood

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Gertrude is a girl's name of Germanic origin, built from the words for "spear" and "strength." It's pronounced GUR-trood, and it has a vintage, romantic, storybook feel that suits a parent who loves an old-fashioned name with some backbone.

Meaning & Origin of Gertrude

Meaning: Spear + strength.

Origin: Germanic.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Gertrude

Phonetic: GUR-trood   IPA: /ˈɡɜːrtruːd/

Popularity of Gertrude

Gertrude peaked at #22 in 1906, when 2,375 girls were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #4683, with 29 babies, so a child named Gertrude today would be very unlikely to meet another.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Gertrude mean?

Spear + strength. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Gertrude)

How do you pronounce Gertrude?

Gertrude is pronounced GUR-trood (IPA: /ˈɡɜːrtruːd/).

Is Gertrude a popular name right now?

Gertrude peaked at #22 in 1906 and is ranked #4683 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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