Overview
people
Sample Size
2,389
Gender Distribution
Male:
2.6%
Female:
97.4%
Origin and Meaning
Origin
Germanic, Scandinavian
Meaning
The name Gerda is of Germanic and Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse name 'Gerðr', which means 'protected' or 'sheltered'. It is commonly used in Germany, Scandinavian countries, and the Netherlands. In Norse mythology, Gerðr is a beautiful giantess who marries the god Freyr, making it a name with mythological significance as well.
Geographic Distribution
This name appears in the following countries, sorted by popularity:
NL
898 samples
99%
DE
393 samples
92%
BE
313 samples
99%
ZA
166 samples
99%
LT
104 samples
98%
AT
90 samples
99%
DK
58 samples
100%
HU
48 samples
100%
US
36 samples
97%
GB
31 samples
94%
EE
23 samples
100%
RU
19 samples
100%
CH
18 samples
100%
SE
17 samples
100%
ES
15 samples
100%
FR
15 samples
100%
LV
14 samples
93%
CZ
13 samples
100%
IE
9 samples
89%
PL
9 samples
100%
+ 7 more countries
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