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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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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.

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roiseandjim · 02/12/2019 21:52

Eliza

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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.

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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"🌼

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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

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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..

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florascotia2 · 08/01/2021 15:33

ZOMBIE thread

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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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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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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

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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!

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Sapnupuas · 26/07/2021 12:32

@BumbleBea123

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!

My grandma was called Edna Gertrude so I insist on Gertrude Edna.
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Heh1991 · 29/07/2021 23:32

Gertrude Grace

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ActonSquirrel · 29/07/2021 23:39

Gertrude Millicent

Gertie is cute but I don't like it has the word rude in it.

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SpindleWhorl · 29/07/2021 23:45

Next time, eh, OP? Next time.

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DramaAlpaca · 29/07/2021 23:48

What a classic example of people weighing in without reading the full thread Grin

Congratulations OP.

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larkstar · 30/07/2021 00:55

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Enko · 30/07/2021 19:53

I knew a Gertrude her mn is Peggy I like them together. She is about 16 now (no longer in touch w her mum)

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Enko · 30/07/2021 19:54

Arleta is great congratulations

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drumandthebass · 30/07/2021 19:56

I think Gertrude is such an ugly name.

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CeeceeBloomingdale · 30/07/2021 19:58

It was my great grandmother's name. Her middle name was Evelyn.

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drumandthebass · 30/07/2021 19:58

Sorry - first time I haven't read the full thread and commented.

Congratulations and you have chosen a beautiful name

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alexdgr8 · 30/07/2021 20:05

Gertrude. ??????
no. just no.
and i usually like old fashioned or traditional names.
this is the exception.
the only worse one is Gretchen.
which i honestly though was a description for a harridan.
Gertrude is just grim.
don't do that to your child.
so many lovey names to choose from.

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drpet49 · 30/07/2021 20:33

* don’t call your beautiful DD Gertrude. It is not a nice name*

^This. It is such an ugly name.

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