Gertrude
Gertrude: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡɝtɹud/ · /ˈɡɜːtɹuːd/
Meaning and origin of Gertrude
Root meaning: “spear”
- A female given name from the Germanic languages.
Etymology
From Old French [Term?], from Proto-Germanic *gaizaz (“spear”) + *þrūþiz (“strength”) or *trut- (“maiden, dear”) ; name of a Belgian seventh century saint.
How popular is Gertrude?
Since 1880, 177,100 girls and 568 boys in the U.S. have been named Gertrude (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #22 in 1906. Its highest rank for boys was #573 in 1891. In 2025, 17 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Gertrude FAQ
What does the name Gertrude mean?
Gertrude traces back to a root meaning "spear". A female given name from the Germanic languages. From Old French [Term?], from Proto-Germanic *gaizaz (“spear”) + *þrūþiz (“strength”) or *trut- (“maiden, dear”) ; name of a Belgian seventh century saint.
What is the origin of the name Gertrude?
Gertrude is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Gertrude?
Since 1880, 177,100 girls and 568 boys in the U.S. have been named Gertrude (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #22 in 1906. Its highest rank for boys was #573 in 1891. In 2025, 17 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Gertrude a boy or girl name?
Gertrude is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 177,100 girls and 568 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.