Gurtie, of Old German origin, is an uncommon and unique feminine given name. It is derived from the male name Gerhard, which means 'strong spear'. While Gurtie is not widely used today, it was occasionally employed in the past, particularly in the late 19th to early 20th centuries.
"The name Gurtie experienced fluctuations in popularity over the decades given, with peaks of 9 births in 1922 and valleys as low as 5 in other years. Its overall usage was most prevalent between 1914 to 1924."