Gertrude
Composed of Germanic elements meaning 'spear' and 'strength'.
Meaning and origin
Gertrude is rooted in Old German and gained prominence through Saint Gertrude the Great, a 13th-century contemplative nun and writer from the German-speaking lands.
How to pronounce Gertrude
| English (US) | ger-TROOD /ɡərˈtrud/ |
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