The nameGersende
Gersende is a French girl's name of medieval origin.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
From a Germanic name of debated meaning, often linked to ger, "spear".
Origin
Germanic.
History
Borne in the Middle Ages, notably by countesses of Provence, it reappeared in France in the late 1960s and was mostly given in the 1970s.
Popularity of the name Gersende
Gersende in France
1970peak year (45 births)
845babies named Gersende in France since 1900
Gersende was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 345 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Gersende. Its rise began around 1969, and it peaked in 1970. Half of all babies named Gersende in France were born before 1982, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gersende mean?
From a Germanic name of debated meaning, often linked to ger, "spear".
What is the origin of the name Gersende?
Germanic.
Is Gersende a girl's or a boy's name?
Gersende is a girl's name.