Gertrude
A unisex name of Germanic origin, meaning spear strength; from gar and trude.
Babies a year
26
the US, 2017
Rarity
Very rare
among names in use
US popularity
—
outside the top 1000
UK popularity
—
outside the ONS list
Gertrude by the numbers
Gertrude was given to 26 American babies in 2017, the most recent full year we hold.
Its American peak was 6,300 babies in 1917, so it is a 1910s name that has since fallen a long way.
Names that come from Gertrude
Forms of Gertrude in other languages, names built from it, and names that mean a son or daughter of it. Not always the same sex.
Other names that mean strength
Like Gertrude, each of these has strength in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Liamresolute protector; short form of William18,764 in the US (2017)
- Williamresolute protector14,922 in the US (2017)
- Ethanstrong, enduring12,398 in the US (2017)
- GabrielGod is my strength9,110 in the US (2017)
- Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
- Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean a warrior
Like Gertrude, each of these has a warrior in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Wyattbrave in war9,768 in the US (2017)
- Owenyoung warrior, well-born9,341 in the US (2017)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Nolanchampion, descendant of the noble one5,403 in the US (2017)
- Milessoldier; merciful3,615 in the US (2017)
- Luisfamous warrior; form of Louis3,379 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Gertrude
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