Behind the Name: Meaning, Origin and History of the Name Nerthus

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GENDER: Feminine USAGE: Germanic Mythology Meaning & History Latinized form of Nerþuz, the Germanic (feminine) equivalent of Njörðr (see NJORD). Nerthus was a Norse goddess of fertility as described by the Roman historian Tacitus in the 1st century. Related Names See All Relations Show Family Tree OTHER LANGUAGES: Herta, Hertha (German)	MORE INFORMATION Related Names Ratings Tweet

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