Gertude
Germanic · Girl · 2 syllables
Popularity & facts
Relative popularity index, 2010–2025Popularity over time
Popularity indexHistorical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data
About the name Gertude
The name 'Gertrude' means "spear strength," derived from the Old Germanic elements *ger* ("spear") and *þrūþ* ("strength").
This meaning was compiled with AI assistance and is awaiting community review. Know this name well? Help verify or improve it.
Etymology
The name 'Gertrude' means "spear strength," derived from the Old Germanic elements *ger* ("spear") and *þrūþ* ("strength"). It was historically used in Germanic and English-speaking cultures, notably within Christianity through Saint Gertrude of Nivelles (7th century), and later popularized in medieval Europe.
Gertude currently ranks #4,570 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1917.
Contribute to this name
Help improve this page with a meaning, origin, or correction—and get credited as a contributor.
Share your knowledge about this name—meaning, origin, pronunciation, or correction. Your contribution is reviewed and credited with your name.
Login to contributeWe use Google & Facebook login — no password needed.
Sibling name ideas
Germanic/English names that sit beautifully beside GertudeSimilar names you might like
Names starting with GMore names starting with G
- Garrard
- Gabe
- Garvice
- Gathel
- Galveston
- Gaza
- Gaith
- Gavril
- Gavy
- Gaige
- Garlan
- Gabrian
- Gaythel
- Gaynol
- Gayton
- Garden
- Gandolfo
- Geargia
Find middle names for Gertude →
🧬 See Gertude's popularity the year you were born →
🔢 Get Gertude's free numerology report card →
💫 Is Gertude your name? Get your free “My name means…” card →
👶 Have a Gertude already? Find sibling names that fit →
💬 Does Gertude go with your surname? Check the rhythm, rhyme and initials →
Names that sound like Gertude
Phonetic match, not just spelling"Greta is a Scandinavian diminutive of Margaret, derived from the Greek name Margarita, which means "pearl." The name has linguistic…"
"Gerrit is a Dutch diminutive form of Gerard, derived from the Germanic elements "gar" (spear) and "hard" (brave/strong), meaning "brave…"
"Gerda derives from Old Norse "garðr," meaning "enclosure" or "garden," and is related to the Germanic word for yard or…"
"Geert is a Dutch and Flemish diminutive of Gerard, derived from the Germanic elements "ger" (spear) and "hard" (brave/strong), meaning…"
"Gerhard derives from the Germanic elements "gar" (spear) and "hard" (brave/strong), meaning "brave with a spear" or "spear-strong." The name…"
"Grada is a feminine name derived from the Latin word "gradus," meaning "step" or "grade," often used to denote progression…"
"Gerard derives from the Germanic elements "ger" (spear) and "hard" (brave/strong), meaning "brave with a spear" or "spear-brave." The name…"
"Gerarda is the feminine form of Gerard, derived from the Germanic elements "ger" (spear) and "hard" (brave/strong), meaning "brave with…"
"Garth means "an enclosed yard or garden" and derives from Old Norse "garðr," which also gave rise to similar words…"
"Gerrard is a Germanic name derived from the elements "ger" (spear) and "hard" (brave/strong), meaning "brave with a spear" or…"
"Garath is a modern English name derived from the Germanic elements "gar" (spear) and "rath" (counsel), meaning "spear counsel" or…"
"Garrett is derived from the Germanic name Gerald, composed of elements meaning "spear" (ger) and "rule" (wald), thus signifying "one…"