Gerhild Name Meaning

The name Gerhild is of German origin and is composed of the elements "ger" meaning "spear" and "hild" meaning "battle", thus the complete meaning stands as "spear fight" or "spear battle". It's a feminine name and was typically used in medieval Germany.

Since it is a relatively uncommon name, there aren't many widely known famous personalities bearing this name. However, one mentionable personality is Gerhild Steinbuch who is a contemporary Austrian playwright and winner of the Retzhofer Drama Prize in 2002.