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  • proper noun A female given name occasionally used in English, mostly around 1900.

Etymologies

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Latinate variant of Scandinavian Gerd, from Old Norse Gerðr, garðr ("protection"). The name occurs in nineteenth century Swedish poetry and in H.C.Andersen's Snow Queen (1844).

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Examples

  • But he didn't like the idea of Gerda having to suffer so much.

    Pagan Passions Laurence M. Janifer 1967

  • "At the railroad station then, one week from to-day," called Gerda, as the steamer backed away from the quay, and swung slowly out into the

    Gerda in Sweden Etta Blaisdell McDonald

  • "You'd better wait until you see the reindeer before you begin taking pictures," called Gerda, hurrying on without waiting for her brother.

    Gerda in Sweden Etta Blaisdell McDonald

  • Broad-Evangelical she meant, or Evangelical-Broad; and Neville smiled at the idea of Gerda, in particular, being either of these.

    Dangerous Ages Rose Macaulay 1919

  • "Gerda," he remarked, "is a prettier thing every time I see her."

    Dangerous Ages Rose Macaulay 1919

  • "Gerda," said Letitia, with her eyes on the book, "_Gif mir apven senap och nägra potäter_."

    The Wit and Humor of America, Volume I. (of X.) Various 1887

  • "Gerda," I said, "have you forgotten how that in the holy island I was wont to say that I should not rest until your were back in your home?"

    A Sea Queen's Sailing 1884

  • Alma, the while, chatted with the younger sister, whom she addressed as 'Gerda'.

    The Whirlpool George Gissing 1880

  • 'Gerda' after the goddess of sunshine and happiness. "

    Gerda in Sweden Etta Blaisdell McDonald

  • Directed by Trisha Ziff, the film details the find's significance to Mr. Capa's legacy, particularly in how it amplifies the efforts of Gerda Taro and David "Chim" Seymour, anti-fascist Eastern Europeans who joined the Hungarian photographer at the front lines and, in Ms. Taro's case, died there.

    Listening at Latinbeat, Looking In on Ol' Blue Eyes Steve Dollar 2011

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