Gert name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old High German and Germanic
Usage: English, German, Icelandic, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Gert ge-rt
Meaning: Strength of a Spear, Diminutive of Gertrude, Brave and Hardy
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What does Gert mean?

Old High German and Germanic name Gert bestowed upon both sexes, meaning of Gert is "Strength of a Spear, Diminutive of Gertrude, Brave or Hardy" is used particulary in Greenlandic, Finnish, English, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish, Danish and German.

Gert is short form of Gerard. Gerard is equivalent of Gerhard in Catalan, English and Dutch languages. Gerard means Spear Rule and Spear-brave is originated from Irish and Germanic. Gert is German equivalent of Gerret.

How do I pronounce Gert?

The two syllabled name Gert is pronounced, ge-rt. gurt is the different way(s) to pronounce the name.

Variants of Gert

Gerdt, Gerret, Gerhard, Gerald, Gerard

How popular is the name Gert?

Gert is a unique baby name in Belgium during its short run, it been to the top 300 names. In 1995, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 263 on boy names chart when 40 babies were named Gert.

Over 129 babies in Belgium have been named Gert. But Gert is a popular baby name in South Africa where every 1 in 2000 have the name as well as in, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden and Denmark.

At least, 150000 people globally have carried Gert as their given name according to our estimate.

Facts

Here's what numbers has to say about Gert

When it comes to your career, you do whatever it takes to make a progress and get a higher position. Competing with people won't bring you much but, compete with yourself will make you better than you were yesterday. People can't believe you are real. You don't even believe you are real. Romantic relationships are definitely not your thing. You don't wait on destiny to decide for you. You decide for you.

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  •  Ishtar - Used dominantly in Danish, Oriya and Marathi, Ishtar mainly bestowed upon both boys and girls, Ishtar means "The Babylonian Godess of Love or Goddess"

Sibling Names for Gert

If you are looking for sibling names to go with the baby name "Gert", we have compiled a list of options that complement this unique name. From classic to modern, these names are perfect for families who want to create a cohesive and stylish naming theme for their children.

Sister to Gert

Names for Gert's brother

Famous people named Gert

  • Gert Rudolph, grandson of the South African Rudolph progenitor
  • Gert Bolmer, professional horse rider competing in dressage
  • Gert Neuhaus, German artist
  • Gert Hofmann, German writer and professor of German literature
  • Gert Holstege, neuroscientist at the University of Groningen
  • Gert Wilden, German film composer
  • Gert Sellheim, German-Australian artist
  • Gert Bastian, German military officer and politician with the German Green Party
  • Gert Vlok Nel, South African poet
  • Gert Peens, Italian rugby union footballer
  • Gert Jonke, Austrian poet, playwright and novelist
  • Gert Postel, German impostor
  • Gert Thys, male long-distance runner from South Africa
  • Gert Heinrich Wollheim, German painter associated with the New Objectivity
  • Gert Hofbauer, Austrian conductor and trumpeter
  • Gert Jan Schlatmann, former Dutch field hockey player,
  • Gert Korthof, Dutch biologist
  • Gert Nygårdshaug, Norwegian author
  • Gert Elsässer, Austrian skeleton racer
  • Gert Handberg, former international motorcycle speedway rider
  • Gert Fröbe, West German film and stage actor
  • Gert Fredriksson, Swedish sprint canoeist
  • Gert Jonnys, Swedish dansband during the 1970s and 1980s
  • Gert Verheyen, Belgian retired footballer who played as a forward
  • Gert Wingårdh, Swedish architect whose company
  • Gert Boyle, German-born American businesswoman
  • Gert Bettens, lead guitarist of the Belgian band K's Choice
  • Gert Weil, retired Chilean shot putter of German ancestry
  • Gert Jan Timmerman, Dutch chess player
  • Gert Steegmans, Belgian former professional road bicycle racer
  • Gert Schalkwyk, Schalkwyk played during 2003 and 2010 seven times for the South African national football team
  • Gert Kruys, ==Career==
  • Gert Blomé, retired Swedish ice hockey player
  • Gert Aandewiel, Dutch football manager and former football player
  • Gert Kams, Estonian professional footballer
  • Gert Heidler, former footballer
  • Gert Fylking, Swedish actor, journalist
  • Gert Rosenthal, Guatemalan diplomat
  • Gertrude Stein in O Cinema Falado as Writer
  • Gertrude Messinger in Wagon Trail as Actress
  • Gertrud Fridh in Smultronstället as Actress
  • Gertrud Roll in Bis Gleich as Actress
  • Gert Frank is a Danish cyclist, who was professional between 1976 and 1988. He excelled especially in track cycling, where he got 20 victories in six-day races.
  • Gert Günther characterized the leading role of Martin in 1971 drama film Desertøren.
  • Gert Reinholm portrayed the crucial role of Prinz Frohgemut in 1955 family and fantasy movie Dornröschen.
  • In 1958, Gert Wiedenhofen portrayed the role of Fietje in comedy flick Zwei Matrosen auf der Alm.

Sources

  1. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  2. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
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