Gerda
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Name — A female first name from Scandinavian roots, briefly popular in English around the turn of the 20th century.
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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.
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What does “Gerda” mean?
The word “Gerda” means a female first name from Scandinavian roots, briefly popular in English around the turn of the 20th century. In plain terms, a Scandinavian-origin girl's name, familiar to many through Andersen's fairy tale The Snow Queen.
What part of speech is “Gerda”?
“Gerda” is a name.
Where does the word “Gerda” come from?
The word “Gerda” comes from Latin. 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.