Germanic/Nordic · Unisex name
Gerd
“spear (masculine); enclosure (feminine)”
About the name Gerd
Gerd has two separate origins. As a German masculine name it is a short form of Gerhard, from the Germanic elements ger, spear, and hard, brave or hardy. As a Scandinavian feminine name it comes from Old Norse Gerðr, meaning enclosure, the name of the giantess wooed by the god Freyr in Norse mythology. Notable bearers include the German footballer Gerd Müller and the Norwegian writer Gerd Brantenberg.
- Meaning
- spear (masculine); enclosure (feminine)
- Origin
- Germanic/Nordic
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- GERD(1 syl.)
Middle names for Gerd
- Gerd Alexander
- Gerd Michael
- Gerd Paul
- Gerd Anne
- Gerd Marie
Questions about Gerd
- What does Gerd mean?
- Gerd is a Germanic name meaning "spear (masculine); enclosure (feminine)".
- How do you pronounce Gerd?
- Gerd is pronounced GERD, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Gerd?
- Variants of Gerd include Gerdt.
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