Gertraud

Meaning & origin

The female first name Gertraud originates from the German-speaking area and has a long tradition. Its meaning can be traced back to the Old High German word "ger", which means "spear" or "war". Therefore, Gertraud can be translated as "the fighter" or "the warrior". The name was particularly popular in the Middle Ages and is still used in some regions of Germany today.

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Famous people with the first name Gertraud

• Gertraud Knoll Politician
• Gertraud Jesserer Person
• Gertraud Stemmler Person
• Gertraud Winkelvoss Politician

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