Gerarda

Gerarda is a female first name that is used as a variant of Gerharda in Bulgaria, Italy, the Netherlands, and Poland. The meaning of the name includes 'the strong one with the spear', 'the brave spear fighter', 'the bold spear thrower', and 'the determined one with the spear'.

What does the name Gerarda mean?

Gerarda is a female first name that is considered a form of Gerharda in Bulgaria, Italy, the Netherlands, and Poland. The name carries the meanings 'the strong one with the spear', 'the brave spear fighter', 'the bold spear thrower', and 'the determined one with the spear'. It derives from the Old High German words ger, meaning 'the spear', and harti, meaning 'hard', 'strong', 'firm', or 'determined'. Other female variants include Gerharde, Gerhardina, Gerhardine, Gerritdina, and Gerardine. Common short forms are Gerdine, Gerdken, Gerda, Gerdy, Gerdi, Gerde, Gerdie, Gerdera, Gerdina, and Gerritje.

Where does the name Gerarda come from?

The name Gerarda has its roots in Old High German and means among other things 'the bold spear thrower' or 'the strong spear fighter'. It is composed of the Old High German words ger for 'the spear' and harti for 'hard', 'strong', 'firm', or 'determined'. The languages in which Gerarda is used include Bulgarian, Dutch, Italian, Dutch, and Polish.

How do you pronounce Gerarda?

The pronunciation of Gerarda is three syllables and clearly structured. It is pronounced as 'Ge-rar-da' [ɡeˈʁaʁda], with the emphasis on the middle syllable. The double 'r' gives the name a powerful note, while the open ending '-a' brings a certain warmth to the otherwise robust structure. Gerarda sounds traditional and steadfast – dignified, powerful, and down-to-earth.

When is the name day of Gerarda?

The name days of Gerarda are celebrated on March 8, April 23, September 24, and October 16.

Popularity

In Germany, Gerarda is a rather rare first name. It has not appeared in the German first name charts so far. In Austria, the name reached its best ranking in 2003 at 1,142nd place in the first name charts. From 1984 to 2024, Gerarda was given less than 10 times in Austria, placing it at 7,542nd. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.

Famous people

• Anna Gerarda Maria van den Heiligenberg (Dutch football player)
• Ardina Gerarda Maria Lamers (American artist)