The first name Gertrude is of German, Teutonic origin. It is often a girl name. It has the following meaning(s):
German: Adored Warrior
German: From the Old German Name, Meaning Strong Spear. Famous Bearers: Hamlet's Mother in the Shakespearian Tragedy 'Hamlet', and the Seventh Century Abbess St Gertrude of Nivelles, British Actress Gertrude