The nameGerty
Gerty is a pet form of Gertrude.
- Girl's name
- Germanic
Meaning
From the Germanic ger, "spear", and trud, "strength".
Origin
Germanic.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 1950s and 1960s.
Popularity of the name Gerty
Gerty in France
1962peak year (35 births)
575babies named Gerty in France since 1900
Gerty was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 220 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Gerty. Its rise began around 1942, and it peaked in 1962. Half of all babies named Gerty in France were born before 1961, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Gerty in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gerty mean?
From the Germanic ger, "spear", and trud, "strength".
What is the origin of the name Gerty?
Germanic.
Is Gerty a girl's or a boy's name?
Gerty is a girl's name.