English Explanatory Dictionary

Gertrude

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A female given name from the Germanic languages.

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɝtɹud/ /ˈɡɜːtɹuːd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-Gertrude.wav

Word forms

Gertrude

Etymology

From Old French [Term?], from Proto-Germanic *gaizaz (“spear”) + *þrūþiz (“strength”) or *trut- (“maiden, dear”) ; name of a Belgian seventh century saint.

Derived words

Gertie Trudi Trudie Trudy
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