Gertrude as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Gertrude

What is the meaning of the name Gertrude ?

The baby name Gertrude is a girl name 2 syllables long and is pronounced GUR-trood.

Gertrude is Germanic in Origin.

Gertrude is a female given name of Germanic origin, meaning "spear of strength". The name was popularized in the Middle Ages by Saint Gertrude the Great, a 13th-century German nun and mystic. Gertrude was a popular name in the early 20th century, but has since declined in popularity. It is still occasionally used today, particularly in Germany and the Netherlands.

The name Gertrude is pronounced GER-trood in English, with the emphasis on the first syllable. In German, it is pronounced gehr-TROO-duh. The name is often shortened to Gertie or Trudy. The name has been used in literature, including Shakespeare's play "Hamlet", where the character Gertrude is the mother of the titular character.

The name Gertrude is composed of two elements: ger, meaning "spear", and trud, meaning "strength". The name was popular among Germanic tribes, and was brought to England by the Anglo-Saxons. It was also used by the Normans, who introduced it to France. The name has been borne by several notable figures throughout history, including Saint Gertrude the Great, Gertrude Stein, and Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim across the English Channel.