Gertrude (en. Gertrude)

/ʒɛʁtʁyd/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A first name of Germanic origin meaning 'strength of the spear'.

Gertrude is a classic name in France.

Gertrude est un prénom classique en France.

Used to refer to a woman of a certain age, often with an affectionate connotation.

My grandmother's name is Gertrude.

Ma grand-mère s'appelle Gertrude.

From the Old Germanic 'ger' (spear) and 'thruod' (strength).

Gertrude the wise

Refers to a person of experience and knowledge.

Gertrude la sage

Live like Gertrude

Living without worrying about others' gazes.

Vivre comme Gertrude

Germaine

A feminine first name, close to Gertrude.

Germaine

Gertrudis

Spanish variant of the name.

Gertrudis

A person slightly overwhelmed by modern trends.

She didn’t understand this new style; she’s a bit Gertrude.

Elle n'a pas compris ce nouveau style, elle est un peu Gertrude.

A affectionate term for an old aunt.

Everyone loves the little Gertrude of the family.

Tout le monde aime la petite Gertrude de la famille.