Gertrude

Q: How popular is the name Gertrude?

Gertrude is ranked #33242 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ g-ERTR-ood ]

Boy Name #33,242 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Gertrude is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced g-ERTR-ood.

Parents who love the name Gertrude often also consider Gertrude, Georgia, Genevieve .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #33,242
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Ger Gey Gerie Gertie

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Also a Girl Name

Gertrude is also used as a girl name, ranked #4693.

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Similar Names

Gertrude Georgia Genevieve Georgie Georgiana Gertie Geneva George

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gertrude

Is Gertrude a boy or girl name?

Gertrude is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #33242. As a girl name, it is ranked #4693. Gertrude is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Gertrude?

Gertrude is pronounced g-ERTR-ood.

How popular is the name Gertrude?

Gertrude is currently ranked #33242 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Gertrude?

Common nicknames for Gertrude include Ger, Gey, Gerie, and Gertie.

Is Gertrude a common or rare name?

Gertrude is an uncommon name, ranked #33242 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Gertrude

Gertrude is a boy name .

Is Gertrude a boy or girl name? Gertrude is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #33,242 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #4,693. Gertrude is more commonly used as a girl name.

Gertrude is currently ranked #33,242 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Gertrude include Ger, Gey, Gerie, and Gertie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.