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I kind of like it. Gertrude is an old lady name here, but it is uncommon enough to be interesting and nice again.^^

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In Switzerland the nickname would probably be Trudi..

I've warmed up to Gertrude lately. It has a stuffy sort of charm, and I think the nickname Gertie is actually really cute. Trudie could also work in a very retro way. :)

It's completely awful. If I were named Gertrude, I'd call myself Trudy because Gertie is as awful as Gertrude and Trudy isn't, however, I'd be mad at my parents. I don't think it's usable.

i tend to like names that are often seen as clunky and old-ladylike, but Gertrude is one i still haven't warmed up to. it's definitely the "rude" sound for me. "ood" sounds in general are a hard sell, esp in English, lol.

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i've been meaning to read Gertrude Stein's stuff for the longest though, so that may change my mind. and the Dutch pronuncuation + Finnish form Kerttu are adorable.

I absolutely love the name Gertrude and if it didn't seem to be so universally reviled I would use it in a heartbeat.

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I like both Gertie and Trudy, but I prefer Gertie. If I ever get a female dog I think she'll be called Gertrude.

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I taught a little Trudy (just Trudy) a few years ago, and no one seemed to think her name was weird or ugly, so maybe in a few years Gertrude can make a comeback like Hazel did. I remember when I was a kid everyone thought my middle name Olivia was an ugly old lady name.

Gertrude ist okay and useable,but not really my style. But I Love Trudy.

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And Rue would also bei a really lovely nn.

It sounds assertive to me. I associate it with green and Saint Gertrude. I'd love to see it used.

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My favorite NN would be Tru (seems more modern, whimsical) or Trudy (seems more retro, conventional). Gertie's nms, but I don't hate it...I think it's saucy.

This message was edited 12/12/2018, 10:54 AM

I adore it -- it's been in my Top 10 for months. I love its rich history and sonic qualities.

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My favorite nickname is Trudi / Trudy, but I also like Gertie and Rue.

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I think it's usable!

Hi A !!!

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I've heard it only on elderly ladies here.

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The sound is too rough to my ears (also if I pronounce the G like J as in Italy). Despite that it has an aristocratic and strongly German vibe as it was used by the House of Habsurg.

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I much prefer just Trudy. So tender and neat.

This message was edited 12/12/2018, 10:50 AM

I like Gertrude, even though it's kind of clunky and ugly. I think it's perfectly usable, but a nickname would probably be used, at this day and age. I might be weird, but I like Tru/True, best. Gertie is second, Trudy third.