Gertis
Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Gertis
The name 'Gertis' is a variant of 'Gertrude', meaning "spear strength" from the Old Germanic elements *ger* ("spear") and *þrūþ* ("strength").
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Etymology
The name 'Gertis' is a variant of 'Gertrude', meaning "spear strength" from the Old Germanic elements *ger* ("spear") and *þrūþ* ("strength"). It is primarily used in Germanic and English-speaking cultures, with historical usage in medieval Europe, though it is now rare and lacks strong ties to a specific religion.
Gertis currently ranks #4,499 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1921.
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