Gertrud
Meaning of Gertrud
Gertrud is a female name with German origins. It is pronounced as GEHR-troot (/gərˈtruːt/) in German. The name Gertrud has variations such as Trudy. In terms of popularity, the name Gertrud had occasional occurrences in the United States of America during the early 20th century. It ranked 4967th in 1923 and 4594th in 1917 among newborn names for females. Gertrud carries a sense of traditional charm and elegance, making it a timeless choice for parents who appreciate classic names with a European flair.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as GEHR-troot (/gərˈtruːt/)
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Notable People Named Gertrud
| Gertrud Lutz-Fankhauser was a Swiss humanitarian activist who served in various senior roles at UNICEF for over 25 years, including as vice-president and director for Europe and North Africa. |
| Gertrud Schwend-Uexküll was a pioneer of girls' education, founding the first "Mädchengymnasium" in Stuttgart in 1899. |
| Gertrud Lutz was a German resistance activist who died by shooting at the Dachau concentration camp. |
| Baroness Gertrud von Le Fort was a renowned German writer of novels, poems, and essays. |
| Gertrud Luckner was a Christian social worker who bravely resisted Nazism by providing aid to Jewish families and was honored as righteous among the Nations for her actions. |
| Gertrud Alexander was a German communist activist, politician, author, political journalist, and art critic. |
| Gertrud Arndt was a German photographer and designer known for her innovative self-portraits and her association with the Bauhaus movement. |
| Gertrud Virginia Adelborg was a Swedish teacher, feminist, and prominent figure in the women's rights movement. |
| Gertrud von Hassel was a German teacher and painter from Dar es Salaam in German East Africa, now Tanzania. |
| Gertrud Johanna Almqvist was a Swedish writer and feminist known for her advocacy of women's rights and her portrayal of female homosexual relationships in her books. |
| Gertrud Kraus was an Israeli pioneer of modern dance in Israel. |
| Gertrud Szabolcsi was a biochemist known for her research on enzymes and was also the First Lady of Hungary. |
| Gertrud Frisch-von Meyenburg - Gertrud Anna Constance Frisch-von Meyenburg was a Swiss architect and the first wife of the writer Max Frisch. |
| Gertrud Haldimann-Weiss (1907–2001) was a Swiss opponent of women's suffrage in Switzerland. |
| Gertrud Pålson-Wettergren was a Swedish mezzo-soprano known for her exceptional vocal talent. |
