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Getrudes
Female
« Getrude is a historic Germanic female name derived from "geri" (spear) and "rud" (fame), translating to "renowned with a spear". It was popular during the Middle Ages in Germany and France, often used as a shortened form of compound names like Geritrudis or Geretrudis. »
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since 1900
Meaning, origin, history
Getrude is a unique and historic feminine given name of Germanic origin. It is derived from the Old German elements "geri" meaning "spear" and "rud" which means "fame". Therefore, the name Getrude translates to "renowned with a spear".
The name was popular during the Middle Ages in Germany and France, where it was often used as a shortened form of the compound names such as Geritrudis or Geretrudis. It is also associated with Saint Gertrude, who was a noblewoman from Nivelles, Belgium during the 7th century.
Getrude is not widely used today, but it has made appearances in literature and history. For example, Getrude was a character in "The Man Who Was Thursday" by G.K. Chesterton, and there was also a queen of Scotland named Gertrude who ruled from 1034 to 1045.
Overall, the name Getrude is an uncommon yet intriguing choice for parents looking for a distinctive feminine name with a rich history and unique meaning.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Getrudes since 1880
Total births
5
Total since 1880
Peak year
1924
5 births
in 1924
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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