Origin:
Dutch
English
German
Sex:Female
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:From the Old German name, meaning strong spear. Famous bearers: Hamlet’s mother in the Shakespearian tragedy ‘Hamlet’, and the seventh century abbess St Gertrude of Nivelles, British actress Gertrude Lawrence.
Soul Urge:People with the name Gertrude have a deep inner desire for order and physical creativity, and want to be involved in conventional, safe activities.
Expression:People with the name Gertrude are competent, practical, and often obtain great power and wealth. They tend to be successful in business and commercial affairs, and are able to achieve great material dreams. Because they often focus so strongly on business and achievement, they may neglect their private lives and relationships.