Gertrude
spear of strength
GenderGirlOriginGermanSay itGUR-troodPopularityUncommon
Pronounced GUR-trood
About the name Gertrude
Gertrude is a formidable old Germanic name combining spear and strength. It's classic, sturdy, and quietly making a comeback.
A bold, independent girl with a literary, unconventional spirit.
Fun fact
Writer Gertrude Stein was a central figure of the modernist literary movement in Paris.
Nicknames for Gertrude
TrudyGertie
Variations
GertraudTrudy
Famous people named Gertrude
- Gertrude Stein (writer)