Gerret

Gerret is a rather rare masculine first name that has emerged as a short form of the name Gerhard from Frisian and Dutch. Its meanings include 'the strong spear fighter', 'the strong one with the spear', 'the bold spear thrower', and 'the determined one with the spear'.

What does the name Gerret mean?

The name Gerret, a less common Frisian and Dutch short form of Gerhard, means something like 'the strong spear fighter' or 'the bold spear thrower'. The name is made up of two Old High German elements: ger, which means 'the spear', and harti, which stands for 'hard', 'strong', 'firm', or 'determined'. The feminine variant of Gerret is Gerrette. Other forms include Gerhardt, Gerhart, Gerard, Gerd, Gerdt, Gert, Gehrt, Geert, Gard, Gaard, Gellert, Garrit, Garriet, Gerjet, Gerko, Jerrit, Gerit, Geritt, Geriet, Gerrette, Gerritt, Gerrit, Gerardo, Gerardus, and Gherardo.

Where does the name Gerret come from?

The name Gerret has its roots in Old High German and means among other things 'the bold spear thrower' or 'the strong one with the spear'. The word components consist of ger for 'the spear' and harti for 'hard', 'strong', 'firm', or 'determined'. It is common in Frisian and Dutch languages.

How do you pronounce Gerret?

Gerret is pronounced approximately like 'Geh-ret'.

When is the name day of Gerret?

The name day for Gerret is celebrated on March 8, April 23, September 24, and October 16.

Popularity

Gerret is one of the less common first names in Germany. In 2014, it ranked 3,829th on the list of the most popular masculine names. The best ranking was achieved in 2011 with position 2,275. Between 2010 and 2024, Gerret was given in Germany about 20 times, placing it at 7,284th. No child has received this name in the last ten years.

Nicknames & pet names

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