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Name Origin

Gerd is a Scandinavian masculine given name meaning 'protector' or 'enclosure'. It is derived from Old Norse and has roots in Germanic mythology.

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Famous People

Gerd Müller (1945-2021)

Footballer

  • FIFA World Cup Winner (1974)
  • UEFA European Championship Winner (1972)
  • Bundesliga Top Scorer (7 times)

Gerd Gigerenzer

Psychologist

  • Pioneer in the field of heuristics and decision-making
  • Author of influential books such as 'Gut Feelings' and 'Risk Savvy'