Gyde
Fact sheet
- Name
- Gyde
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 2
Gyde is a traditional girl's name with Frisian-Norse origins, tracing back to the names Gudhfridh or Guðfríðr.
What does the name Gyde mean?
The meaning of Gyde is 'the God's peace', 'the divine' or 'the goddess'. This name is composed of the Old Norse elements gudh, meaning 'God', and fridhr, meaning 'love' or 'peace'. In the North Frisian spelling, it is also listed as Güde.
Where does the name Gyde come from?
The first name Gyde has Old Frisian and Old Norse roots and carries the meaning 'the God's peace'.
How do you pronounce Gyde?
Gyde is pronounced like 'Güde'.
Popularity
Gyde is a rather rare name in Germany. In 2021, it ranked 5,220th on the list of the most common female first names. Its best ranking was in 2018 at 4,078th place. Over the last ten years, Gyde has been given about 20 times, placing it at 7,036th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 8,440th. Worldwide, Gyde is also not widely used.
Similar first names
Famous people
- Gyde Callesen (writer in Hanover)
- Gyde Jensen (politician)
- Gyde Köster (former politician from Schleswig-Holstein)
Frequently asked questions about the name Gyde
What is the origin of the name Gyde?
Gyde has Old Frisian and Old Norse roots and is rooted in these languages.
What does the first name Gyde mean?
The meaning of Gyde is 'the God's peace', 'the divine' or 'the goddess', derived from the Old Norse elements for 'God' and 'peace'.
How popular is the name Gyde?
Gyde is a rare first name and has gained popularity in various regions in recent years, but remains overall rather uncommon.