Spear of strength
Derived from the Germanic elements 'ger' meaning spear and 'thrud' meaning strength. It was introduced to England by the Normans and became a staple in the late 19th century before falling out of common use.
Less common today
Gertrude isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,084 in 2016.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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