Gerda
What is another word for Gerda? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Name — A female first name from Scandinavian roots, briefly popular in English around the turn of the 20th century.
We haven't recorded synonyms for Gerda yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
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.
Full origin of Gerda →Frequently asked questions
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.
