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Origin: Swiss

Meaning: Spear of peace; Friend of the spear

Gerfried is a boy’s name of Swiss and German origin. It derives the Old High German words _ger_, meaning “spear,” and _frid_, meaning “peace” or “friendship.” Therefore, the name can be interpreted as meaning “spear of peace” or “friend of the spear.” Whether you want baby to be a little warrior or a skilled peacemaker, this strong name can encourage them in either direction! Gerfried is especially popular in Switzerland, where German is one of four official languages.