First name Gertrud - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Nameday
17. March, 17 November
Meaning
The male first name Gertrud has a Germanic origin and means "the one who fights with a spear". The name is a combination of the elements "ger" for spear and "trud" for fighting. Gertrud is a rare first name, mainly found in German-speaking countries. In the past, the name was popular among nobles, but nowadays it is rarely given.