Scandinavian name
Gerd
Enclosure, protector; Old Norse Gerðr, a giantess in Norse myth who became the wife of Freyr.
- Typical use
- female
- Syllables
- 1
- Regions
- Norway, Sweden, Iceland
- International spelling
- medium
About this name
Gerd is a Scandinavian girl name with ties to Norway, Sweden, Iceland. It is often discovered by parents searching for Nordic baby names, Scandinavian name ideas, Old Norse-inspired names, or Viking-era names with a modern feel.
Enclosure, protector; Old Norse Gerðr, a giantess in Norse myth who became the wife of Freyr.
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