The baby name Gertraud is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced German: [ˈɡɛrtraʊt]; English approximation: GER-troud (rhymes with 'proud').
The baby name Gertraud is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced German: [ˈɡɛrtraʊt]; English approximation: GER-troud (rhymes with 'proud').
Gertraud is in Origin.
Gertraud is a German feminine given name, chiefly in southern Germany and Austria, formed from the ancient Germanic elements ger (spear) and trud (strength, might). It is a regional variant of Gertrud/Gertrude, conveying the sense of “spear strength” or “strong with the spear.” Related spellings include Gertraut and Gertrud; international counterparts are Gertrude (English), Gertrud (Scandinavian), Geertruida (Dutch), Gertrudis (Spanish/Catalan), Gertruda (Polish/Czech), and Gertrúd (Hungarian).
Use was anchored by medieval devotion to Saint Gertrude of Nivelles (7th century) and Saint Gertrude the Great of Helfta (13th century), which made the name common across Europe. In German-speaking countries Gertraud saw greatest popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and is now uncommon, carrying a vintage, traditional tone. Short forms and nicknames include Traudl, Traudi, Traute, Trude, and Trudi/Trudy. A notable bearer is Traudl Junge (born Gertraud), underscoring the name’s regional character.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | Girls | 0 | #139 | 551 | 1,885 |
| Austria | 0 | #189 | 25 | 850 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #647 | 195 | 4,949 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,372 | 75 | 9,415 |
Gertraud is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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