Gertrud
Pronunciation: [ g-ERTR-ood ]
Gertrud is a girl baby name. Ranked #70,912 in the US, popular nicknames include Ger, Gey, and Gerie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Gertrud is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced g-ERTR-ood.
Parents who love the name Gertrud often also consider Melvin, France, Chesterine .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,912
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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English origin
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About the Name Gertrud
Gertrud is a girl name .
Gertrud is currently ranked #70,912 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gertrud include Ger, Gey, Gerie, and Gertie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Gertrud include Gertrude . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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