Origin: Old German
Meaning: “spear, strength”
Best Nicknames:
Gert, Gertie, Gerty, Trudi, Trudie, Trudy
Variations and Sound Alikes
Geertruide, Geltruda, Geltrudis, Gerda, Gerta, Gerte,
Gertina, Gertraud, Gertrud, Gertruda, Gertrudis
Gertrude TV and Movie Quotes:
“Attention shoppers! Attention shoppers! GG’s
real name is Gertrude.” Wizards of Waverly
Place: The Crazy 10 Minute Sale (2007)
“I don’t recall Gertrude ever trying to poison you.”
Monster-In-Law (2005)
Famous people named Gertrude or its variations
1. Gertrude Michael (1911-1964), American actress
born Lillian Gertrude MIchael
2. Gertrude Ederle (1905-2003), American swimming champ
nickname: Queen of the Waves
3. Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932), British garden designer,
writer and artist
Gertrude Middle Names
Gertrude Amanda
Gertrude Beth
Gertrude Jean
Gertrude Maude
Gertrude Yvonne