Gertrude
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
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 1263rd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of May 2025, Gertrude is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more 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 70 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, Rhode Island and Oregon.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Nevada, Nebraska and South Carolina.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Gertrude.
Most popular breeds named Gertrude:
- Dachshund
- Rottweiler
- Basset Hound
- Chihuahua
- Lhasa Apso
Gertrude is found in these categories:
old-fashioned
Popular in the 1800s, rarely heard in modern dog parks.
hipster
Unconventional, vintage charm meets a dash of ironic, old-school sophistication.
cute
Evokes images of sweet, old-fashioned grandmas, adding charm to any pup.
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