Gerhart

Gerhart is a German given name derived from the Old High German elements ger, meaning spear, and hart, meaning hard or brave, yielding an overall sense of brave with the spear or hardy spearman. It is a variant of the widespread Germanic name Gerhard, which spread across medieval Europe and produced cognates such as Gerard in French and English contexts and Gerardo in Spanish and Italian. The name was borne by the German dramatist and Nobel laureate Gerhart Hauptmann, which helped keep the distinctly German spelling in use. Related forms include Gerhard, Gerard, and Gérard.