The baby name Geertrud is a girl name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "Gehr-trood".
Geertrud is a Dutch and German name that means "spear of strength". It is a variant of the name Gertrude, which was popular in the Middle Ages. The name was first recorded in the 7th century, and it was borne by several saints and queens throughout history. In the 20th century, the name became less common, but it is still used in the Netherlands and Germany.
The name Geertrud is typically given to girls. It is pronounced as "GAYR-trood" in Dutch and "GEER-troot" in German. The name is composed of two elements: "ger" which means "spear" and "trud" which means "strength". The name is often shortened to "Trudy" or "Gertie" as a nickname.
Geertrud has its origins in Germanic mythology, where the spear was a symbol of strength and power. The name was popularized by Saint Gertrude of Nivelles, a 7th-century abbess who was known for her piety and charity. The name was also borne by several queens, including Gertrude of Saxony, who was the wife of Henry the Fowler, and Gertrude of Hohenberg, who was the wife of Rudolf I of Germany. Today, the name Geertrud is a rare but meaningful choice for parents who want to honor their German or Dutch heritage.