Gertrude (given name)


Gertrude is a female given name which is derived from Germanic roots that meant "spear" and "strength". "Trudy", originally a diminutive of "Gertrude," has developed into a name in its own right.
In German-speaking countries, Gertraud is a familiar variation of the name.
"Gartred" is a rare variation (attested in Daphne du Maurier's novel The King's General, set in 17th Century Cornwall.

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