The baby name Gertrude is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced GER-trood; IPA: /ˈɡɜːrtruːd/ (UK/General), /ˈɡɝtruːd/ (US).
Gertrude is Germanic in Origin.
The baby name Gertrude is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced GER-trood; IPA: /ˈɡɜːrtruːd/ (UK/General), /ˈɡɝtruːd/ (US).
Gertrude is Germanic in Origin.
Gertrude is a Germanic feminine name from Old High German Gertrud, built from ger “spear” and trud/thrud “strength, force,” hence “spear strength” or “strength of the spear.” The name circulated widely in medieval Central and Northern Europe, buoyed by revered figures such as St. Gertrude of Nivelles (7th century) and the mystic St. Gertrude the Great of Helfta (13th century).
Usage in the English-speaking world rose sharply in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, then waned, though vintage appeal persists via nicknames. International forms include Gertrud (German, Scandinavian), Gjertrud (Norwegian), Geertruida (Dutch), Gertruda (Polish and Slavic), Gertrudis (Spanish), Geltrude (Italian), and Gertrudes (Portuguese). Common diminutives are Gert, Gertie, Gerti, Trude, Trudel, and Trudy; modern short forms like Tru also appear. Notable bearers include writer Gertrude Stein and swimmer Gertrude Ederle.
| Gertrude Bell Gertrude Bell was a prominent British politician and explorer, best known for her role in shaping the modern state of Iraq. She was instrumental in the establishment of the Baghdad Archaeological Museum and played a key part in the political administration of the region during the early 20th century. | Gertrude Short Gertrude Short was an American actress best known for her work in silent films during the early 20th century. She appeared in movies like 'The Cat and the Canary' and 'The Perfect Flapper', showcasing her talent in both comedic and dramatic roles. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Girls | 1994 | #1 | — | 545 |
| BI | 0 | #12 | 1 | 425 | |
| HT | Girls | 0 | #22 | 2 | 950 |
| BI | Girls | 0 | #31 | 3 | 726 |
| MT | 0 | #43 | 1 | 1,767 | |
| CM | 0 | #45 | 11 | 2,592 | |
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| JM | 0 | #93 | 1 | 3,714 | |
| Austria | Girls | 0 | #102 | 803 | 1,885 |
| ID | Girls | 0 | #102 | 1 | 3,319 |
| PH | 0 | #109 | 2 | 5,607 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| KW | 0 | #121 | 1 | 5,216 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #125 | 24 | 4,216 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #125 | 326 | 6,973 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #138 | 14 | 3,773 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #140 | 823 | 11,671 |
| Sweden | Girls | 2005 | #158 | 2 | 1,186 |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #188 | 3 | 4,850 |
| France | Boys | 1944 | #191 | 4 | 633 |
| Austria | 0 | #193 | 21 | 850 | |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| GH | 0 | #203 | 41 | 5,396 | |
| AO | Girls | 0 | #211 | 7 | 4,575 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #212 | 13 | 7,146 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #231 | 1 | 3,559 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| PT | 0 | #250 | 1 | 4,161 | |
| NG | 0 | #255 | 10 | 5,926 | |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #275 | 4 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #279 | 4 | 11,010 | |
| Canada | Girls | 2021 | #286 | 5 | 2,910 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #328 | 2 | 7,429 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #337 | 7 | 15,378 |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| HK | 0 | #356 | 2 | 8,483 | |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #356 | 7 | 8,539 |
| SD | Girls | 0 | #357 | 2 | 7,678 |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #360 | 2 | 8,138 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #378 | 13 | 13,098 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #386 | 11 | 15,987 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #405 | 2 | 8,413 |
| France | Girls | 2019 | #409 | 3 | 3,279 |
| EG | 0 | #412 | 1 | 6,387 | |
| ZA | 0 | #418 | 30 | 14,421 | |
| CL | 0 | #433 | 2 | 6,867 | |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #517 | 34 | 12,054 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #518 | 1 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #519 | 5 | 11,913 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #522 | 291 | 15,093 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #541 | 7 | 10,981 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #554 | 8 | 19,177 |
| LY | 0 | #557 | 3 | 12,703 | |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #568 | 6 | 11,342 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #569 | 18 | 18,916 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #589 | 9 | 20,968 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #644 | 7 | 16,104 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #644 | 615 | 25,928 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| LB | 0 | #689 | 2 | 13,263 | |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #784 | 55 | 4,949 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #817 | 35 | 14,098 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #817 | 139 | 5,933 |
| TN | 0 | #858 | 8 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #888 | 29 | 8,487 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #925 | 11 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #958 | 37 | 24,821 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #986 | 7 | 12,708 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #998 | 4 | 16,906 |
| MA | 0 | #1,116 | 13 | 20,986 | |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,162 | 17 | 25,619 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,231 | 4 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,318 | 129 | 9,415 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,460 | 12 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Gertrude is popular in 60 countries — most recent births per country:
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