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Middle name for Gertrude

137 replies

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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CatherineOfAragonsPrayerBook · 02/12/2019 10:23

It's obviously going to turn out to be an animal. No-one would name a human baby Gertrude.

This is a really unecessary, nasty comment.

CatherineOfAragonsPrayerBook · 02/12/2019 10:24

I wonder if the OP will reappear. I won't hold my breath....

Clettercletterthatsbetter · 02/12/2019 11:53

My great aunt was Gertrude Emily.

finallychangedmyusername · 02/12/2019 12:48

I'm not normally a massive fan of Lily, but Gertrude Lily is very nice/balanced (as other posters have suggested).

EleanorShellstrop100 · 02/12/2019 14:34

This was obviously not a genuine post 🙄

VenusClapTrap · 02/12/2019 15:11

I think Gertrude is lovely. I would go for Gertrude Anne, Gertrude Marie, or Gertrude Lily.

Singlenotsingle · 02/12/2019 16:33

You're probably right Eleanor. Surely no normal, kind parent would name an innocent baby Gertrude.

bridgetreilly · 02/12/2019 17:12

Gertie is sweet, though! I would consider it for that.

MrsNoMopp · 02/12/2019 18:57
Hmm
lilgreen · 02/12/2019 19:00

I would rethink Gertrude op. It’s your choice of course but it’s very harsh sounding.How about Greta?

Krazynights34 · 02/12/2019 19:02

Gertrude May/Mae

Letthemysterybe · 02/12/2019 19:05

I struggle to believe that anyone would chose the name Gertrude. It certainly ain’t gert lush.

Moominfan · 02/12/2019 19:11

Margot
Robyn
Malin
Anya
Marnie
Norah
Marin
Thea

AnotherExWife · 02/12/2019 20:03

Gertrude Eliza
Gertrude Violet

I think both sound lovely

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

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 20:39

That makes sense, lilgreen. Smile

PlasticPatty · 02/12/2019 20:40

Gertrude Grace.

plightofthealbatross · 02/12/2019 20:55

Trude is much prettier...

User67836 · 02/12/2019 21:06

I love it!

Lily
Nancy
Mae
Grace

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?

Boireannachlaidir · 02/12/2019 21:28

Annunciata

ThomasRichard · 02/12/2019 21:37

Gertrude Fanny Crown Grin
Gertrude Ihatemyparents
Gertrude Eliza
Gertrude Belle

Trudy is a much nicer name.

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.

MrFartPants · 02/12/2019 21:46

Gertrude Bertrude