Gertrud Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Gertrud means 'mighty spear maiden'.
Meaning of the Name Gertrud
Gertrud is a female given name of Germanic origin. It is derived from the elements 'ger', meaning 'spear', and 'trud', meaning 'strength'. The name conveys the idea of a strong warrior or mighty spear maiden. Gertrud has been a popular name in Germany and other German-speaking countries since medieval times.
Popularity of the Name Gertrud
The popularity for the name Gertrud peaked in popularity in the year 1916 with 7 births, which ranked number 6,728 out of 8,692 unique names for that year. Gertrud had the most female births in 1916 with 7, which ranked number 3,552 out of 5,161 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Gertrud
Popularity of Gertrud by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Gertrud. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Gertrud in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Gertrud is a great pick!
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