name
Gerda
Gerda (name) means a female first name from Scandinavian roots, briefly popular in English around the turn of the 20th century.
name
1
A female first name from Scandinavian roots, briefly popular in English around the turn of the 20th century.
How to use Gerda
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Scandinavian-origin girl's name, familiar to many through Andersen's fairy tale The Snow Queen.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like Gerda.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
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.
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.
What is the meaning of Gerda?
"Gerda" (name) means a female first name from Scandinavian roots, briefly popular in English around the turn of the 20th century.
