Gertrude

Female

Meaning

Spear Of Strength

Origin

Germanic

Pronunciation

/ɡɜːrˈtruːd/

Traits associated with the name Gertrude:

Dogs named Gertrude tend to be loving, good-natured, and industrious. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Gertrude?

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pets unique names. It also suggests that you are creative and have a fondness for classic names.

Is Gertrude a good dog name?

Gertrude has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Gertrude isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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New York City Dog Name Database
1,757
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Gertrude is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Gertrude was, in the past month, the 2485th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of March 2024, Gertrude is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Gertrude was viewed 52 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Gertrude's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Gertrude is most adored in Wyoming, Oregon and Indiana.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Ohio, New York and Pennsylvania.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Gertrude.

Most popular breeds named Gertrude:

  1. Dachshund
  2. Rottweiler
  3. Basset Hound
  4. Chihuahua
  5. Lhasa Apso

Gertrude is found in these categories:

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Popular in the 1800s, rarely heard in modern dog parks.

hipster dog names
hipster

Unconventional, vintage charm meets a dash of ironic, old-school sophistication.

cute dog names
cute

Evokes images of sweet, old-fashioned grandmas, adding charm to any pup.

Dog names like Gertrude:

Farmer
Glory (to God)
Day's eye. The petals of a daisy open during the day, revealing its yellow centers, and then close at night.
From The South In The U.S.
Diminutive Form Of Gabrielle
Gia
God Is Gracious
Gertrude dog name meaning

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