"Gertie" meaning in English

See Gertie in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: Diminutive + -ie. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en||ie}} + -ie Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Gertie
  1. A diminutive of the female given name Gertrude. Categories (topical): English diminutives of female given names, English female given names, English given names

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