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Middle name for Gertrude

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BumbleBea123 · 01/12/2019 21:31

I’m expecting a baby girl soon and quite like the name Gertrude. The only problem is that I can’t find a middle name that suits it. Please help!

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Orphlids · 26/07/2021 07:12

Congratulations, OP, on your baby. You’ve chosen a lovely name. For what it’s worth, I LOVE the name Gertrude, and had it on our list. So refreshing after all the airy, frilly, almost-not-there girls’ names. It’s robust and exciting. Hope you do get a little Gertrude one day.Enjoy your baby!

Kneller92 · 26/07/2021 07:04

Gertrude May
Gertrude Anne
Gertrude Elizabeth
Gertrude Love
Gertrude Victoria
Gertrude Olivia
Gertrude Isabelle

Depends on the last time what it flows with but I think 3 syllable names seem to fit best

Roonilwazlib1 · 25/07/2021 23:05

God bless you OP for coming back with an update after all this time! Congrats on your daughter and what a lovely name, I haven't come across Arleta before

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BumbleBea123 · 25/07/2021 23:02

Well... I’m back. My husband and I decided to name her Arleta Constance instead of Gertrude after my mil threw a fit over the name. I’m still hoping to name a future daughter gertrude!

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florascotia2 · 08/01/2021 15:33

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partyatthepalace · 08/01/2021 00:15

I would canvas opinions on Gertrude unless you are dead set. Quite a strong flavour..

maddsclairelouise · 08/01/2021 00:02

Gertrude is a really classic name! Love the nicknames Trudy/Trude!
Gertrude Doris
Gertrude Nancy
Gertrude Scarlet
Gertrude Josephine
Gertrude Mary
Gertrude Alice
Gertrude Martha

Halloooo · 07/01/2021 20:41

My name is Gertrude✨
And they call me Ginny ~ From (Harry Potter)

But for a middle name for Gertrude, i would choose "Marie"🌼

NC4Now · 03/12/2019 22:16

I’m not a fan of Trudy either, I’m afraid. It’s a bit Mrs Trunchbull to my mind.

roiseandjim · 02/12/2019 21:52

Eliza

MandeLular · 02/12/2019 21:50

Another vote against Gertrude, sorry. Though Trudy is nice!

Definitely go with a straightforward middle name. Anna or Lily are my fave suggestions on here.

MrFartPants · 02/12/2019 21:46

Gertrude Bertrude

GwenCooper81 · 02/12/2019 21:41

Where I'm from 'Our old Gert' is an affectionate term for a spouse.
Greta is far nicer imho.

ThomasRichard · 02/12/2019 21:37

Gertrude Fanny Crown Grin
Gertrude Ihatemyparents
Gertrude Eliza
Gertrude Belle

Trudy is a much nicer name.

Boireannachlaidir · 02/12/2019 21:28

Annunciata

FenellaMaxwell · 02/12/2019 21:13

I’ve known two Gertrudes, but unfortunately they were both cows.

Are you sure about it as a name?

User67836 · 02/12/2019 21:06

I love it!

Lily
Nancy
Mae
Grace

plightofthealbatross · 02/12/2019 20:55

Trude is much prettier...

PlasticPatty · 02/12/2019 20:40

Gertrude Grace.

Janderson · 02/12/2019 20:39

That makes sense, lilgreen. Smile

lilgreen · 02/12/2019 20:36

I suggested Greta as to me it is a 2 syllable name using some of the same letters but it is lighter sounding.Geraldine etc are not similar.

Janderson · 02/12/2019 20:11

Greta? Why not Geraldine or Georgina or Gillian? They all begin with G, so are all very similar to Gertrude. Confused

AnotherExWife · 02/12/2019 20:03

Gertrude Eliza
Gertrude Violet

I think both sound lovely

Moominfan · 02/12/2019 19:11

Margot
Robyn
Malin
Anya
Marnie
Norah
Marin
Thea

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