Gerhard: Name day

Name day

Gerhard has name days on January 3 in Estonia, January 29 in Austria, January 30 in Poland, March 8 in Austria, April 23 in Germany and Poland, July 19 in Norway, September 24 in Austria, Poland, and Sweden, October 3 and 16 in Poland, and November 24 in Poland.

Gerhard’s history, meaning and character

Gerhard is a traditionally Germanic name, meaning 'spear brave' or 'strong spear', historically popular in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. While not common in the USA, it’s recognized as a name of German heritage. Its usage has declined in recent decades, but it still carries a sense of classic European tradition. The name is strongly masculine, evoking qualities of strength, reliability, and quiet determination. It’s a name that feels grounded and serious, suggesting a dependable and conscientious personality. Its history is tied to the warrior culture of medieval Germanic tribes.

Name Day List: Gerhard

Country	Day	Month	Names
Estonia	3	January	Gerhard, Gert, Keerdo, Kert
Austria	29	January	Gerhard, Gerd, Josef, Valerius
Poland	30	January	Adelajda, Feliks, Gerard, Gerarda, Gerhard, Hiacynta, Maciej, Marcin, Martyna, Sebastian
Austria	8	March	Gerhard, Johannes
Germany	23	April	Georg, Gerhard
Poland	23	April	Adalbert, Gerard, Gerarda, Gerhard, Helena, Jerzy, Wojciech
Norway	19	July	Gerhard, Gjert
Austria	24	September	Gerhard, Hermann, Rupert, Virgil
Poland	24	September	Gerard, Gerarda, Gerhard, Maria, Teodor, Tomir, Uniegost
Sweden	24	September	Gerhard, Gert
Poland	3	October	Eustachiusz, Eustachy, Ewald, Gerard, Gerarda, Gerhard, Heliodor, Józefa, Kandyd, Sierosław, Teresa
Poland	16	October	Ambroży, Aurelia, Dionizy, Florentyna, Galla, Gallina, Gaweł, Gerard, Gerarda, Gerhard, Grzegorz, Radzisław
Poland	24	November	Dobrosław, Emilia, Emma, Flora, Franciszek, Gerard, Gerarda, Gerhard, Jan, Mina, Pęcisław, Protazy

Name Day List - similar names (Gerhard)

Country	Day	Month	Names
Latvia	5	May	Gederts, Gerhards, Girts, Gothards