First name Gerhild - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Nameday
23. September
Meaning
The male first name Gerhild has a Germanic origin and means "the one who fights with a spear". The name is composed of the elements "ger" for spear and "hild" for battle. In Germanic mythology, Gerhild is also the name of a Valkyrie who leads fallen warriors to Valhalla. The name is nowadays rather rare and is often associated with strength, bravery, and courage in battle.