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The name Gertraude is a feminine form that can be considered an alternative spelling of Gertrude or Gertrud. It carries the meanings 'the powerful spear fighter' as well as 'the strong one with the spear'.
What does the name Gertraude mean?
Gertraude, as a female first name, represents a variant of Gertrude and means 'the powerful spear fighter' or 'the strong one with the spear'. The name has its roots in Old High German and is composed of the elements ger, meaning 'the spear', and trud, which stands for 'strong', 'the power', or 'the might'. Other forms include Gertruda (in Lithuanian, Polish, Slovak, and Czech), Gertrudis (in the Latinized form), Gertrudes (in Portuguese), Geertruida (Frisian), as well as Giertrud, Gjertrud, Gertraud, Gertrauda, Gertraut, Gertraute, Gardrud, Gerthrud, Gertrun, Gertrut, Geltrude (in Italian), and Kertu (in Estonian) as well as Kerttu and Kerttuli (in Finnish).
Where does the name Gertraude come from?
Gertraude is a female first name whose origin lies in Old High German and carries the meanings 'the strong one with the spear' or 'the powerful spear fighter'. The name is composed of the Old High German words ger, meaning 'the spear', and trud, which stands for 'strong', 'the power', or 'the might'. It is used in the German language.
How do you pronounce Gertraude?
The pronunciation of Gertraude is three syllables and is rendered as 'Ger-trau-de' [ɡeˈʁtʁaʊ̯də]. The name combines a wide diphthong with a softly fading ending syllable. The added '-e' slightly softens the strength of the root name. Gertraude has a sonorous and formal sound that is both strong and solemn.
When is the name day of Gertraude?
The name day of Gertraude is celebrated on March 17 and November 17.
Popularity
In Germany, Gertraude is considered a rare first name. In 2015, it ranked 4,092nd on the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2013, when it reached 3,816th place. In the last ten years, Gertraude has been used as a first name fewer than 10 times, securing it the 9,317th place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 9,043rd.
Nicknames & pet names
Gerti / Traudel
Similar first names
Famous people
- Gertraude Gruhle (German politician)
- Gertraude Kruse (German politician)
Frequently asked questions about the name Gertraude
What is the origin of the name Gertraude?
Gertraude has its origin in Old High German and means 'the strong one with the spear' or 'the powerful spear fighter'.
What does the name Gertraude mean?
The name is composed of the elements 'ger', meaning 'the spear', and 'trud', which stands for 'strong' or 'the power'.
How popular is the name Gertraude?
Gertraude is a traditional name that has declined in popularity over the last few decades, but is still appreciated in certain regions and generations.