Gertie Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gertie Name at a Glance

Name	Gertie
Meaning	Diminutive of Gertrude: From the Old German name, meaning strong spear.
Origin	German
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Gertie Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gertie means “Diminutive of Gertrude: From the Old German name, meaning strong spear”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Gertie Name Origin

Our database records Gertie under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Gertie a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Gertie is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Gertie

When considering Gertie for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.