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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.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Germanic
Pronunciation: GER-trood; IPA: /ˈɡɜːrtruːd/ (UK/General), /ˈɡɝtruːd/ (US)

What is the meaning of the name Gertrude ?

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 has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Gertrude

Gertrude Bell Politician · Born 1868 · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland 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 Actor · Born 1902 · United States 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.

Gertrude – Popularity by country

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:

France
United States
Ireland
Canada
AE

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People also ask about Gertrude

Gertrude is predominantly a girl's name.
Gertrude is a 2 syllable name, pronounced GER-trood; IPA: /ˈɡɜːrtruːd/ (UK/General), /ˈɡɝtruːd/ (US).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Gertrud, Gertruda, Gertrudis, Gertraud, Gertrude and Gerta.
Yes, very popular — Gertrude ranked #1 in Ireland in 1994, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Gertrude ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 1994).
Gertrude's popularity is declining. It moved from #406 in 2016 to #409 in 2019 in France.
Yes — 2 notable people named Gertrude are in our database, including Gertrude Bell (Politician), Gertrude Short (Actor).