Usage, description and more for Gerda



Gender: Female    Origin: German
Also available in German, Estonian, Hungarian, Latvian, Norwegian Bokmål, Dutch, Russian, Swedish,

Gerda is used in


DKDenmark CHSwitzerland DEGermany EEEstonia HUHungary LVLatvia NONorway NLNetherlands BYBelarus SESweden

Countries where Gerda has name day


Gerda has a name day in DEGermany and Gerda's next name day is December 7.
Gerda has a name day in EEEstonia and Gerda's next name day is Mars 17.
Gerda has a name day in HUHungary and Gerda's next name day is January 30 (next year).
Gerda has a name day in LVLatvia and Gerda's next name day is Mars 17.
Gerda has a name day in NONorway and Gerda's next name day is Mars 23.
Gerda has a name day in SESweden and Gerda's next name day is Mars 23.

Origin and Meaning of the Name Gerda


The name Gerda has Scandinavian and German origins. In Scandinavian countries, it is derived from the Old Norse name "Gerðr," meaning "enclosure" or "protection." In German, it is often considered a short form of names like Gertrud or Gertrude, which mean "strength" or "spear."

In Norse mythology, Gerda is the name of the wife of the god Freyr. She is known for her beauty and is associated with fertility and the earth. The name Gerda has a strong and powerful connotation, reflecting qualities of protection, strength, and resilience.

If you choose the name Gerda for your child, you are embracing a name with deep roots in mythology and history, symbolizing qualities of beauty, protection, and inner strength.