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Gerda

The origin and history of Gerda.

Etymology

A Latinised form of the Scandinavian name Gerd, from Old Norse Gerðr, related to a word for "protection." The name is also famous as a character in Hans Christian Andersen's The Snow Queen.

Origin: Latin

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