Gertrud

Meaning & origin

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.

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Famous people with the first name Gertrud

• Gertrud Orff German music therapist

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