Gertraud

Gertraud is a female first name that is considered a variant of Gertrud. The meaning of the name can be translated as "born under the powerful spear," "the mighty spear fighter," "the one familiar with the spear," or "the one with the strongest spear."

What does the name Gertraud mean?

The first name Gertraud, a derivative of Gertrud, has meanings such as "born under the powerful spear," "the mighty spear fighter," or "the one familiar with the spear." In the Middle Ages, the spear was seen as a symbol of noble lineage. The name has its roots in Old High German and is composed of the elements ger, meaning "the spear," and trud, which stands for "strong," "power," or "violence," as well as trut, meaning "familiar" or "dear." In mythology, the name is also borne by a Valkyrie. There are numerous variants, including Gertruda (in Lithuanian, Polish, Slovak, and Czech), Gertrude, Gertrudis (in Latinized forms), Gertrudes (Portuguese), Geertruida (Frisian), Giertrud, Gjertrud, Gertrauda, Gertraude, Gertraut, Gertraute, Gardrud, Gerthrud, Gertrun, Gertrut, Geltrude (Italian), Kertu (Estonian), as well as Kerttu and Kerttuli (Finnish).

Where does the name Gertraud come from?

The name Gertraud comes from Old High German and means among other things "born under the powerful spear" or "the one familiar with the spear." The word components consist of ger, meaning "the spear," and trud, which stands for "strong," "power," or "violence," as well as trut, meaning "familiar" or "dear." The name belongs to the German language.

How do you pronounce Gertraud?

The pronunciation of Gertraud is sonorous and two-syllable. It is pronounced as "Ger-traud" [ˈɡeːʁtʁaʊ̯t], with the diphthong connection "-aʊ̯" shaping the sound with a broad sweeping motion. The distinctive ending "d" gives the name a firm conclusion. Gertraud radiates tradition and dignity – serious, powerful, and deeply rooted in history.

When is the name day of Gertraud?

The name days of Gertraud are celebrated on March 17, August 13, and November 17.

Popularity

In Germany, Gertraud is a rather rare first name. In 2015, it ranked 4,092nd on the list of the most common female first names. The best placement was achieved in 2014 with 2,714th place. In the last ten years, Gertraud has been used as a first name fewer than 10 times and ranks 9,317th for the decade. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,054th.

Nicknames & pet names

Geddi / Gerda / Gerdi / Gerti / Gertl / Traudchen / Traudi / Traudl / Trudi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Gertraud Ehrenfried-Gaber (Austrian skier)
• Gertraud Ellinger-Binder (German painter)
• Gertraud Enderlein (German writer)
• Gertraud Herzger von Harlessem (artist from Germany)
• Gertraud Jesserer (actress)
• Gertraud Kaltenecker (German composer)
• Gertraud Klawitter (German actress)
• Gertraud Klemm (Austrian writer)
• Gertraud Möhwald (German sculptor)
• Gertraud Moller (German poet)
• Gertraud Rostosky (German painter)
• Gertraud Zaepernick (German historian)