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Gertrude name meaning
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Meaning and Origin
What does the name Gertrude mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Gertrude
User Submitted Origins
German
65%
English
31%
African
4%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Estonia says the name Gertrude is of German origin and means "Strength, beloved, blessing".
- A user from Ghana says the name Gertrude means "Strength of a spear".
- According to a user from South Africa, the name Gertrude is of English origin and means "Spear of strength".
- According to a user from Canada, the name Gertrude is of English origin and means "Blessing".
- A submission from Ghana says the name Gertrude means "Beloved" and is of English origin.
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Wiktionary
From Old French, from Proto-Germanic *gaizaz (“spear”) + *þrūþiþō (“strength”) or *trut- (“maiden, dear”) ; name of a Belgian seventh century saint.
- A female given name from the Germanic languages.
Notable Persons Named Gertrude
Notable Persons Named Gertrude
Gertrude Stein
Gertrude Stein was a writer. Gertrude was born on February 3rd, 1874 in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States. She died on July 27th, 1946.
Gertrude Bell
Gertrude Bell was a traveller, political officer, and political officer (british empire). Gertrude was given the name Gertrude Margaret Lowthian Bell by her parents Sir Hugh Bell and 2nd Baronet on July 14th, 1868 in Washington Hall, County Durham, England. She breathed her last breath on July 12th, 1926.
Ma Rainey
Ma Rainey was a blues singing. Her career lasted from 1899 to 1933. Ma was given the name Gertrude Pridgett on April 26th, 1886 in Columbus, Georgia, U.S. She left this life on December 22nd, 1939.
Gertrude Baniszewski
Gertrude Baniszewski is a criminal. Gertrude is also known as Gertrude Wright and Nadine Van Fossan.
Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney
Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney was a sculpture, private collection, sculptor, and art collector. Gertrude was given the name Gertrude Vanderbilt by her parents Cornelius Vanderbilt II and Alice Claypoole Gwynne on January 9th, 1875 in New York City. She passed away on April 18th, 1942.
Gertrude Lawrence
Gertrude Lawrence was an actress. She was most prominent from 1916 to 1951. Gertrude was given the name Gertrude Alice Dagmar Klasen on July 4th, 1898 in London, England. She passed away on September 6th, 1952.
- Gertrude ElionScientist
- Gertrude EderleSwimmer
- Gertrude JekyllHorticulturist
- Nance O'NeilActress
- Gertrude BoyleBusinesswoman
- Gertrude BergActress
- Gertrude Käsebier
- Gertrude Abercrombie
- Gertrude of MeraniaRoyalty
- Gertrude BainesFormer Homemaker
- Gertrude of SaxonyNoble
- Gertrude AstorActress
- Gertrude AthertonNovelist
- Gertrude Barrows BennettWriter
Notable Persons With the Last Name Gertrude
Notable Persons With the Last Name Gertrude
Saint Gertrude
Saint Gertrude was a saint. She holds the title Virgin. Saint was born on January 6th, 1256 in Eisleben. She breathed her last breath in 1302.
Gertrude
Gertrude was royalty. She holds the title Grand Princess consort of Rus'. Her career lasted from 1054 to 1073. She breathed her last breath on January 4th, 1108.
Fun Facts about the name Gertrude
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