Geertje
Dutch · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Geertje
Geertje is a Dutch diminutive form of Gertrude, derived from the Germanic elements "ger" (spear) and "trude" (strength), meaning "spear strength." The name is primarily used in the Netherlands and other Dutch-speaking regions, with historical prominence in Dutch Golden Age society and artistic circles.
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Etymology
Geertje is a Dutch diminutive form of Gertrude, derived from the Germanic elements "ger" (spear) and "trude" (strength), meaning "spear strength." The name is primarily used in the Netherlands and other Dutch-speaking regions, with historical prominence in Dutch Golden Age society and artistic circles.
Geertje currently ranks #85 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1946.
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