Gerty

German

"strength of a spear"

Gerty Origin and Meaning

The name Gerty is a girl's name.

Gerty is a diminutive form typically derived from Gertrude, a Germanic name meaning 'spear of strength.' This friendly nickname emerged as an affectionate shortening before occasionally being used as an independent given name. Popular primarily in the early 20th century, Gerty offers a more approachable, informal alternative to the somewhat severe-sounding Gertrude. The name evokes a vintage charm and has associations with the early 1900s. While considerably less common today as either a nickname or given name, Gerty maintains appeal for those drawn to names with historical character and a touch of nostalgic warmth.

Famous People Named Gerty

• Gerty Theresa Cori Czech,American Nobel Prize,winning biochemist
• Gerty Agoston Hungarian,American journalist and playwright
• Gerty Archimede Guadeloupean politician

The name Gerty in Pop Culture

• Gerty MacDowell character in James Joyce's "Ulysses"