Gesine

geh-SEE-nah

German

"strength of a spear"

Gesine Origin and Meaning

The name Gesine is a girl's name of German origin meaning "strength of a spear".

Clunky Gertrude is heading towards obscurity in the US, but here's a variation that might intrigue - Gesine, also spelled Gesina.

Gesine comes from the same roots - Geretrudis - and shares the name's strong meaning. But Gesine has a smoother sound.

Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock has a sister with this intriguing German name for girls, Gesine Bullock-Prado, a baker and writer. Their mother, Helga, was born in Germany.

Famous People Named Gesine

• Gesine Schwan German political scientist and politician
• Gesine Bullock Prado, American pastry chef, author, attorney, and former film executive