Origin and Meaning of Gertrude

Gender

Feminine

Origin of Gertrude

Old German

Usage of Gertrude

English, German, Dutch

Meaning of Gertrude

The name Gertrude is derived from the Germanic elements "ger" - "spear" and "þruþ" - "strength".

Famous bearers

Bearers include Gertrude Atherton (1857 - 1948), an American writer; Gertrude Stein (1874 - 1946), an American writer; Gertrude Ederle (1905 - 2003), an American swimmer.

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