Gertrude
Gertrude is of Germanic origin, derived from 'ger' meaning spear and 'trud' meaning strength, translating to 'spear of strength' or 'strong spear.' The name has deep medieval roots and was borne by several saints and royal figures throughout European history.
Current Popularity
#6632 for girls
in the United States (2025)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Has adorable nickname options like Gertie and Trudy
- •Strong literary presence in Shakespeare's Hamlet
- •Currently experiencing vintage revival interest
- •Easy to spell and pronounce across languages
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Famous People
Gertrude Stein
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Gertrude Bell
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Gertrude Elion
Nobel Prize-winning biochemist
Gertrude Lawrence
Actress and musical theatre star
Statistics
177,100
Total births since 1880
1917
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