Gertrud

The other pronunciation of the name Gertrude is Gertrud. This name is usually given to baby girls who are Christians by religion and is derived from German origin. The meaning of Gertrud is 'spear' and 'strength'. The pronunciation of this name is 'Gur- trood.' This is the name of Saint Gertrude the Great, a thirteenth-century Nun and Mystic writer. There are many successful celebrities with this name worldwide, such as Gertrud Adelborg, a Swedish suffragist. Gertrud Ahlgren, a Swedish folk healer, and Gertrud Aldrfer, an American professional baseball player. Gertrud Atherton is an American writer, and Gertrud Baumer is a German politician and feminist. Shakespeare used this name in his play Hamlet as the title character's mother. One more famous bearer was the American writer Gertrude Stein. The other meaning of the name Gertrud is a spear of strength in the Dutch language. As per numerology, the lucky number of the name Gertrud is three, and the ruling planet is Jupiter. There are several variations of the name Gertrud such as Gertruida, Geltrud, Gertrood, Gertraud, Gertruda. People say all these individuals are said to shoulder responsibilities, are sympathetic, nurturing, and execute to the best of their abilities. They are believed to be critical, and creative, and possess great leadership qualities. These individuals tend to have strong rhetorical skills and a sense of justice. People believe they are usually honest, have high self-respect, and are said to be compassionate, loyal, and determined.

Gender

Girl

Meaning

strength of a spear

Origin

German

Numerology

G is for glitter, the spark that is you.

E is for excite, your spirit is catching!

R is for relax, you know how!

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

R is for relish, you seek a challenge.

U is for uncanny, the way you know what to do.

D is for desire, your thoughts do aspire.

Lucky

Gertrud lucky number is 3.

The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!

Gertrud in Pop Culture

• Pollyanna Whittier main character in "Pollyanna," children's novel by Eleanor H. Porter; now synonym for an optimist