Gertrud: Name day

Name day

Gertrud's name day is observed on March 17th in Austria, Denmark, Estonia, and Sweden. Additionally, November 17th serves as another recognized name day date in Austria.

Gertrud A Traditional Name of Power

Gertrud is a historical Germanic feminine name built from ancient linguistic elements meaning "spear" and "strength." Though maintaining its status as a traditional choice in much of Northern Europe, its usage in the US peaked early in the 20th century before declining significantly. The name projects a mood that is distinctly strong, formal, and imbued with antique European gravitas. Worldwide, it remains exclusively identified as a female name, reinforcing its enduring traditional identity. Its history connects it deeply to medieval naming conventions, signaling reliability and resilience. Today, Gertrud is rarely chosen by American parents, highlighting its vintage appeal.

Name Day List: Gertrud

Country	Day	Month	Names
Austria	17	March	Gertrud, Gertraud, Patrick
Denmark	17	March	Gertrud
Estonia	17	March	Gertrud, Gerda, Kertu, Kert, Kärdi, Kärt, Kerli, Truude, Truuta, Ruuta, Ruta
Sweden	17	March	Gertrud
Austria	17	November	Gertrud, Hilda, Florin

Name Day List - similar names (Gertrud)

Country	Day	Month	Names
Greece	17	March	Alexios, Alexia, Alexis, Alex, Gertrude
Hungary	17	March	Gertrúd, Patrik
Latvia	17	March	Gerda, Gertrude, Karina
Lithuania	17	March	Gendvilas, Gertruda, Patrikas, Varuna, Vyte
Poland	17	March	Gertruda, Harasym, Jan, Patrycjusz, Patryk, Regina, Rena, Zbigniew, Zbygniew, Zbyszko
Slovakia	19	May	Gertrúda
Poland	13	August	Diana, Dianna, Gertruda, Helena, Hipolit, Hipolita, Jan, Kasjan, Radomiła, Wojbor
France	16	November	Gertrude, Marguerite, Mégane
Lithuania	16	November	Edmundas, Gerdvile, Gertruda, Vaisvydas
Poland	16	November	Aureliusz, Dionizy, Edmund, Gertruda, Leon, Marek, Maria, Niedamir, Otomar, Paweł, Piotr
USA	16	November	Chase, Chasen, Gertrude, Iris, Trudy
Spain	17	November	Gertrudis, Hilda, Isabel de Hungría, Victoria