Names Gerda

Gerda

Found 4 entry about "Gerda"

Gender

Female (Feminine | Girl)

Usage/Origins

Meaning

Gerda is derived from the Old Norse name "Gerðr" which means "protected" or "fenced-in". In Germanic languages, it means "hardy", "brave" or "strong".

Pronunciation

GEHR-da(German)
GHEHR-da(Dutch)
In Scandinavian languages, Gerda is pronounced as "GEHR-dah" with a hard "G". In German, it is pronounced as "GEHR-ta".

Popularity

Gerda is not a highly popular name in the world. It is most commonly used in Scandinavia and Germany.

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Gerda Name meanings & History

Scandinavian or Germanic. Gerda is derived from the Old Norse name "Gerðr" which means "protected" or "fenced-in". In Germanic languages, it means "hardy", "brave" or "strong". Feminine form of Gerd 1. Gerda is mainly used as a female given name.

Zodiac Sign of Gerda: Gregarious Gemini,Go-getter Virgo

Synonyms of Gerda:

G: Genuine,Gregarious,Go-getter,Goof-off

E: Entertain,Enliven,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Environment,Expressive

R: Resourceful,Restless,Reason,Rational

D: Dutiful,Daddy,Doting,Demanding,Domestic,Determined

A: Action,Assertive,Ambitious,Angry,Argumentative,Aggressive

Gerda is:

a Classic name
a Formal name
a Mature name
a Natural name
a Rough name
a Serious name
a Simple name
a Strange name
a Strong name
a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Gerda include Gerda Brentani (an Austrian-Italian writer and feminist) and Gerda Lerner (an American historian and pioneer in women's history).

2.) GERDA (Female)

Usage: German

Meanings: A borrowing from the Scandinavians, Gerda is derived from the Old Norse Gerdr. The name is borne in Norse mythology by an exceptionally beautiful giantess who was the wife of Frey. Her name has been defined as “guarded, protected.” Var: Garda, Gerde. Pet: Gerdie. (GARE-DAH)

3.) Gerda (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: (Norwegian) protector. (German) a familiar form of Gertrude.

Other Forms: Gerdah, Gerta

4.) Gerda (Female)

Usage:

Meanings: Gerda means "protector" or "guarded" in Scandinavian languages. It also has connotations of strength, independence, and perseverance.

Pronunciation: Gerda is pronounced with a hard "g" sound, followed by "air-dah" or "ehr-dah".
YA-da(Swedish)

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Description: The name Gerda has Scandinavian and Germanic roots. It is derived from the Old Norse name Gerd, which means "enclosure" or "protection". Gerda means "protector" or "guarded" in Scandinavian languages. It also has connotations of strength, independence, and perseverance. Latinized form of Gerd 2. Gerda is mostly used as a female given name.