Gertrude
GUR-trood
Popularity
#4683
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
177,651
Peak Year
#6,315 in 1917
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Derived from Germanic elements 'ger' meaning 'spear' and 'trud' meaning 'strength.' It signifies spear strength.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Gertrude Stein
American writer and art collector.
Gertrude Ederle
First woman to swim the English Channel.
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