i tend to like names that are often seen as clunky and old-ladylike, but
Gertrude is one i still haven't warmed up to. it's definitely the "rude" sound for me. "ood" sounds in general are a hard sell, esp in English, lol.
i've been meaning to read
Gertrude Stein's stuff for the longest though, so that may change my mind. and the
Dutch pronuncuation + Finnish form
Kerttu are adorable.
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https://www.behindthename.com/pnl/180731/115070 my pnl