Gerd

Gerd Meaning & Origin

About Gerd
The name "Gerd" is of Germanic origin and is derived from the Old Norse name "Gerðr." It means "enclosure" or "fenced-in" in reference to a protected or enclosed space. In Norse mythology, Gerðr is the name of a giantess who becomes the wife of the god Freyr. The name Gerd is often associated with strength, protection, and a sense of security.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Gerd is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 57.14% and females 42.86%, based on recent birth statistics.

Gerd Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has remained the same by 0% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRT
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G ER1 D
🌐 IPA
/gərd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRT', 'JRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gerd in Braille

Here's how to represent Gerd in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Gerd in braille

How to Spell the Name Gerd in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Gerd using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Gerd in sign language

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