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Gertrude
GURT-rood
Gertrude (name) means a female first name with old Germanic roots.
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A female first name with old Germanic roots.
How to use Gertrude
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned Germanic girl's name, still recognised today partly through the shortened form Gertie.
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Etymology
From Old French, ultimately from Germanic elements meaning roughly "spear" and "strength," and the name of a seventh-century Belgian saint.
Class of 600
Gertrude joined the language around 600.
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What does “Gertrude” mean?
The word “Gertrude” means a female first name with old Germanic roots. In plain terms, an old-fashioned Germanic girl's name, still recognised today partly through the shortened form Gertie.
How do you pronounce “Gertrude”?
“Gertrude” is pronounced GURT-rood (/ˈɡɝtɹud/ in IPA).
What part of speech is “Gertrude”?
“Gertrude” is a name.
Where does the word “Gertrude” come from?
The word “Gertrude” dates back to around 600 and comes from Old French. From Old French, ultimately from Germanic elements meaning roughly "spear" and "strength," and the name of a seventh-century Belgian saint.
Is “Gertrude” a common word?
“Gertrude” is an uncommon word in modern English.
