I found a post where it said [name_f]Gertrude[/name_f] is usually the example of an ugly name but I actually like it and the nn [name_u]Rue[/name_u] makes it even more appealing to me
What do you think of this name?? Which middles whoud you pair it with?
Could she be a sister to [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f] ([name_f]Ada[/name_f]), [name_f]Eleonora[/name_f] ([name_u]Noa[/name_u]) and [name_f]Valentina[/name_f] ([name_f]Liv[/name_f]/ [name_u]Val[/name_u])?
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Its sounds arenāt the most appealing to me to be honest. [name_f]Glad[/name_f] its not my nameā¦ lol
It doesnāt match with Valentina in my head anyway.
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I think itās generally considered an ugly name but I actually like it. I think it sounds elegant, like a refined Edwardian woman. [name_u]Rue[/name_u] is a cute nickname! I can definitely see her fitting with that sister set.
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I donāt like to speak so negatively of namesā¦ but I struggle so hard with this one.
Itās the Ger part that I canāt get over. Itās such a harsh sound, I really canāt see the appeal of it. And while I think [name_f]Trude[/name_f]/Trudy are perfectly fine on their own, they donāt have the right sound to balance out Ger, they really just add to the heavy feeling.
I really like the [name_u]Rue[/name_u] nickname with your others though, so thereās that! On that vein, I wonder if [name_f]Prudence[/name_f] nn [name_f]Prue[/name_f] would work for you?
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I adore the name [name_f]Gertrude[/name_f]!! It is so strong and some how very feminine at the same time.
It also is the name of the amazing writer, traveller, administrator, and archaeologist, [name_f]Gertrude[/name_f] [name_u]Bell[/name_u]!!
:))
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Hi there.
I donāt know about this one. I almost feel like the more you say it, the sweeter it sounds. And the nn [name_u]Rue[/name_u] is fun; I never thought of that. [name_f]Trudy[/name_f] is kind of cute too, & maybe even [name_f]Gigi[/name_f]. But I personally am in love w/Gerty. 
Iād use it as a nn for [name_f]Greta[/name_f] ([name_f]Margaret[/name_f] works too), but [name_f]Gertrude[/name_f] nn [name_f]Gerty[/name_f] is actually pretty adorable if you think about it.
Hope this helps. 
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[name_f]Gertrude[/name_f] is definitely ugly in my mind - itās similar to [name_m]Hugo[/name_m] and [name_f]Helga[/name_f], in that sense.
I donāt think it fits [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f], [name_f]Eleonora[/name_f], and [name_f]Valentina[/name_f]. Those names are very pretty and soft, compared to how ugly and harsh [name_f]Gertrude[/name_f] is. If my sisters were named [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f], [name_f]Eleonora[/name_f], and [name_f]Valentina[/name_f] but my name was [name_f]Gertrude[/name_f], Iād wonder why I was so unlucky
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Itās not an appealing sound imo. I also feel like, while some people here have claimed that the āuglinessā of the name is why they like it, I wouldnāt want āuglyā to be a popular attribute that people give to my name. [name_m]Even[/name_m] if that ugliness is appealing to some. It just feels like a backhanded compliment.
I donāt know. I wouldnāt want it to be my name. It feels like a difficult name to wear. I also agree with @venezio that if my name was [name_f]Gertrude[/name_f] and my sisters were [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f], [name_f]Eleanora[/name_f], and [name_f]Valentina[/name_f], Iād wonder why they were named like princesses and I was named like the witch.
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Hmm, I like [name_f]Trudie[/name_f] and Iāve kind of been endeared to [name_f]Gertie[/name_f] but [name_f]Gertrude[/name_f] doesnāt quite appeal to me. I donāt think it fits with [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f], [name_f]Valentina[/name_f] and [name_f]Eleanora[/name_f] as they feel so light and pretty whereas [name_f]Gertrude[/name_f] is quite heavy
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Itās one of those that I would say is an āacquired tasteā you either love it or hate it. But thereās not much neutrality on it
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Very unfortunate sounding. I would not saddle a child with a name that so many people think is downright ugly.
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[name_f]Gertrude[/name_f] is gorgeous, donāt let anyone tell you otherwise!
definitely!!
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I find it unappealing, but some people like clunky names and it is unabashedly vintage. Also, Rue is a good nickname.
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I find it harsh-sounding and unflattering. I certainly wouldnāt want my name to be [name_f]Gertrude[/name_f]. āGertā just doesnāt sound pleasant to me. With sisters named [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f], [name_f]Eleonora[/name_f] and [name_f]Valentina[/name_f], I think [name_f]Gertrude[/name_f] would stick out in a bad way.
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Gertrude definitely has an interesting and distinctive sound! Itās not a favorite of mine though. I much prefer just [name_f]Trudy[/name_f] (or [name_u]Rue[/name_u]!). Thatās just my personal opinion, though; Iād be intrigued to meet a little [name_f]Gertrude[/name_f]!
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No name is ugly or beautiful in itself. It is subjective. Iād rather be named [name_f]Araminta[/name_f] than [name_f]Gertrude[/name_f] but Iād rather be named [name_f]Gertrude[/name_f] than [name_f]Jenna[/name_f]. [name_u]Rue[/name_u] is cute. I think [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f] and [name_f]Gertrude[/name_f] are great together!
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I loveeee [name_f]Gertrude[/name_f]! Nickname [name_u]Rue[/name_u] is cute! Never thought of it! [name_f]My[/name_f] favourite nn is [name_f]Trudie[/name_f]. However, [name_f]Gertrude[/name_f] sounds so old next to [name_f]Adelaide[/name_f], [name_f]Eleonora[/name_f], and [name_f]Valentina[/name_f], sorry 
but [name_u]Rue[/name_u] kinda works with their nicknames!
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To me it is a very ugly name. I would never use it. I cannot find anything likeable about it. Please donāt give to a daughter after the other three have such beautiful names.
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So ugly.
/sorry
Also, ārueā means regret/dread.
Itās a lot to saddle a kid with.
Maybe True as a NN instead of Rue?
The other names seem more positive in vibe, outlook, and sound.
Similar names that might be appealing:
- Judith / Judy
- Ruth (RBG!)
- Trinity
- Lucille
- Prudence / Prue
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Not for me. The ārudeā part turns me off.
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