Gender: Female
Origin: German, English
Meaning: Strong and spear-wielding, Strength of the Spear
Pronunciation: GUR-tee, /ˈɡɜrti/, JH ER T IY
Popularity Rank: #36,958
Diminutive of Gertrude, which means 'strength of the spear' in German. It can also mean 'spear maiden'
The name Gerty is of German, English origin and means Strong and spear-wielding, Strength of the Spear, Spear Maiden, Diminutive of Gertrude. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Gerty is commonly found in South Africa, Netherlands, Belgium, and 37 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: GUR-tee
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɡɜrti/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: JH ER T IY
JH: Pronounce as in "joke" (JH OW K)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
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At NamesLook, the name Gerty is recorded 909 times globally, ranking it as the 36,958th most common name worldwide.
Gerty is most prevalent in South Africa, with 404 occurrences, making it the 3,866th most popular name in the country.
In Netherlands, the name Gerty is found among 1 in every 2417 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #3,866 | 1 : 5,804 |
| Netherlands | #3,265 | 1 : 2,417 |
| Belgium | #4,044 | 1 : 4,310 |
| France | #14,926 | 1 : 22,101 |
| United States of America | #29,129 | 1 : 37,690 |
| Chile | #9,464 | 1 : 18,564 |
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