The nameGertrude
Gertrude is a strong Germanic name that was in the American top 25 around 1900.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
- Feast day
Meaning
Gertrude comes from the Germanic ger, "spear", and trud, "strength".
Origin
Germanic.
History
Gertrude is the queen, Hamlet's mother, in Shakespeare's play. In the United States the name reached 22nd place in 1906.
Famous people named Gertrude
- Gertrude Stein, writer
- Gertrude Jekyll, garden designer
- Gertrude Bell, archaeologist and explorer
Popularity of the name Gertrude
Gertrude in the United States
Gertrude was most popular in the United States in the 1910s, with 49,700 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Gertrude. Half of all babies named Gertrude in the United States were born before 1917, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 31 births a year.
Gertrude in France
Gertrude was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 1,045 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Gertrude. Half of all babies named Gertrude in France were born before 1925, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Sibling names for Gertrude
Names from the same generation as Gertrude, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gertrude mean?
Gertrude comes from the Germanic ger, "spear", and trud, "strength".
What is the origin of the name Gertrude?
Germanic.
Is Gertrude a girl's or a boy's name?
Gertrude is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Gertrude?
In 2024, Gertrude was the 4725th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 29 births.
What are good sibling names for Gertrude?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Ida, Millicent, Elya and Aurélie for a sister, Rupert, Rolland, Wolfgang and Leopold for a brother.
Who are famous people named Gertrude?
Gertrude Stein, writer; Gertrude Jekyll, garden designer; Gertrude Bell, archaeologist and explorer.