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Gertrude

female

Meaning

"Spear Strength"

Gertrude is a medieval Germanic compound name with long historical usage, though it is less common in contemporary naming.

VintageRetroUniqueRareStrongPowerfulBold

Popularity History of Gertrude

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#4683Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#4683

Gertrude was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-192

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Gertrude Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Gertrude.

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Gert
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Baby Name Lists That Include Gertrude

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Quick Facts

OriginGermanic
Syllables2
Length8 letters

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