Girl
Gertrude
“spear of strength”
- Origin
- Germanic
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- 32 of 100Uncommon
- Nicknames
- Gertie
About the name Gertrude
Gertrude is a feminine first name meaning “spear of strength”, with roots in Germanic. The name has 2 syllables. It is relatively uncommon. Common nicknames include Gertie.
Frequently asked about Gertrude
- What does the name Gertrude mean?
- The first name Gertrude means “spear of strength”.
- Where does the name Gertrude come from?
- Gertrude has its roots in Germanic.
- Is Gertrude a girls' or boys' name?
- Gertrude is a feminine first name (a girls' name).
- How popular is Gertrude?
- Gertrude is a relatively uncommon first name.
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