Gerta
ge(r)-ta
US Popularity:5454
Origin:German
Meaning:Spear of strength
Gerta is a girl’s name of Old German origin. Composed of the elements ger and drud, it translates to “spear of strength.” Like Trudy and Gert, it also comes as a cute nickname for medieval Gertrude, known for famous writers, saints, and even a character from Shakespeare's Hamlet. There’s no doubt Gertrude has spent a little more time in the limelight than its spin-offs, but Gerta is just as glorious, and if there’s any way to show the world just how wonderful it is, it’s by choosing it for your newest treasure.
Gerta Name Popularity Data
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1940
#4605
in 1940
- 687
from 1933
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