Gertie
GUR-tee
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
8,532
Peak Year
#220 in 1918
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A diminutive of Gertrude, meaning 'spear of strength.' It originated in Germanic regions.
Numerology
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Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Gertie Brown
American jazz singer, popular in the 1920s
Gertie Millar
English actress and singer, musical comedy star
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