Gertha Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Gertha means 'enclosure' or 'protection'.
Meaning of the Name Gertha
Gertha is a German name of Norse origin. It is derived from the Old Norse name Gerðr, which means 'enclosure' or 'protection'. In Norse mythology, Gerðr is the wife of the god Freyr. Gertha is a unique and uncommon name that evokes strength and femininity.
Popularity of the Name Gertha
The popularity for the name Gertha peaked in popularity in the year 1921 with 58 births, which ranked number 1,888 out of 9,727 unique names for that year. Gertha had the most female births in 1921 with 58, which ranked number 969 out of 5,870 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Gertha
Popularity of Gertha by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Gertha. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Gertha in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Gertha is a great pick!
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