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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Spear + strength
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- GUR-trood
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
GUR-troodIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Gertrude mean?
Spear + strength. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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