Gerdina
Dutch · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Gerdina
Gerdina is a feminine given name derived from the Germanic element "ger" (spear) combined with the suffix "-dina," making it a variant of names like Geraldine, meaning "spear ruler" or "spear maiden." The name is primarily used in Dutch, Afrikaans, and German-speaking cultures, with historical usage among Protestant communities in Northern Europe and South Africa.
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Etymology
Gerdina is a feminine given name derived from the Germanic element "ger" (spear) combined with the suffix "-dina," making it a variant of names like Geraldine, meaning "spear ruler" or "spear maiden." The name is primarily used in Dutch, Afrikaans, and German-speaking cultures, with historical usage among Protestant communities in Northern Europe and South Africa.
Gerdina currently ranks #97 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1958.
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