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Name Origin

Gert is a diminutive of the Germanic names Gerhard and Gertrude, meaning 'spear-mighty' or 'spear-strength'. It's primarily used as a masculine given name in Dutch, German, and Scandinavian countries.

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Famous People

Gert Boyle (1918-2019)

Businesswoman

  • Led Columbia Sportswear to become a global brand

Gert Kuiper (1905-1973)

Astronomer

  • Discovered the Kuiper belt
  • Made significant contributions to the study of asteroids and comets