Gert

Gert is usually a common name for males (short form of Gerrit, Gerard), with occasional usage for females (short for Gertrude). This name has its root in the Old High German was given name 'Gerhard,' which consists of the letters' harduz' and 'gaizaz' (spear, pike, javelin) (hard, strong, brave, valiant, powerful). The meaning of Gert is 'strong with the spear', 'strong' and 'valiant spear-wearer'. The patronymic form Ge(e)rdes, meaning 'son of Ger(har)d,' first appeared in Friesland circa 1800. Even though the names Gerald and Gerard share a similar phonetic pronunciation, they come from somewhat different root words: 'gaizaz' and 'walda,' which signify 'ruler, might, mighty one, might, powerful one.' The names similar to Gert are Gertrude, Keerthi, Kriti, Kriday, Kaarti, Kirti, Jared, and Kirat Carita. Some of the famous people with the name Gert from the history of the world are Gert Metz, a German sprinter at the 1968 Summer Olympics; Gert Arne Blomé, a Swedish ice hockey player; Gert Schramm, a German Holocaust survivor of Buchenwald concentration camp; Gert Wilden, German film composer, and Gert' Kralle' Krawinkel, German musician and guitarist. According to nameology, those with the name Gert are perceived as strong, graceful, and noble. They share traits with actors, dancers, and other performers. People respect their self-assured personalities. Light shades of any color are said to bring luck to those bearing the name Gert. 

Gender

Girl

Origin

German

Numerology

G is for grace, an admirable trait!

E is for elate, you make others happy.

R is for rapport, friends seek you.

T is for touching, the way you show you are.

Lucky

Gert lucky number is 5.

Free-thinking, adventurous, and progressive, 5 is defined by freedom. 5 needs to experience the world by engaging its five senses: For 5, life lessons are acquired through spontaneous acts of bravery. Akin to Sagittarius energy within astrology, 5 is known for its playful, impulsive, and vivacious spirit.

Gert in Pop Culture

• Plum Kitaki character from the video game "Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney"
• Gertrude "Gert" Yorkes aka Arsenic character in Marvel's Runaway comics