Gertha vs Nanna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nanna

Girl #71,354 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Daring, brave"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norse Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71,354
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Nan, Nanny

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Popularity Comparison

Gertha Rank #71,364
Nanna Rank #71,354

Nanna is more popular, ranked #71354 vs #71364 for Gertha.

Popularity Over Time

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Middle Name Pairings

Gertha ___

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Nanna ___

  • Nanna Sofia
  • Nanna Ingrid
  • Nanna Astrid
  • Nanna Helga

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If you choose Nanna

Bjorn Sigrid Leif Freya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gertha or Nanna more popular?

Nanna is more popular, ranked #71354 compared to Gertha at #71364 in the United States.

What do Gertha and Nanna mean?

Nanna means "Daring, brave" (Old Norse origin).

Are Gertha and Nanna boy or girl names?

Gertha is primarily a girl name. Nanna is primarily a girl name.

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