Gerritje
Germanic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Gerritje
Gerritje is a Dutch diminutive form of Gerrit, which derives from the Germanic name Gerard, meaning "spear-brave" or "spear-strong" from the elements ger (spear) and hard (brave/strong).
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Etymology
Gerritje is a Dutch diminutive form of Gerrit, which derives from the Germanic name Gerard, meaning "spear-brave" or "spear-strong" from the elements ger (spear) and hard (brave/strong). The name is primarily used in Dutch and Frisian cultures, with historical prevalence in the Netherlands and Flanders dating back to the Middle Ages.
Gerritje currently ranks #93 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1920.
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