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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A temporary halt to fighting, a ceasefire
- Origin
- English (word name)
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- TROOS
Truce (pronounced TROOS) is an English word name with a literal meaning: a temporary halt to fighting, a ceasefire. It's often broadened to mean peace or harmony in general, but the word itself is narrower than that — it points specifically to a pause in conflict, not lasting harmony. It's a clean, modern, gender-neutral pick, part of a small wave of plainspoken word names.
Meaning & Origin of Truce
Meaning: A temporary halt to fighting, a ceasefire.
Origin: English (word name).
A common claim: peace or harmony Actually: Often broadened to general 'peace,' but the word specifically means a temporary halt to fighting, a ceasefire — narrower than peace in general.
How to Pronounce Truce
TROOSIPA /ˈtruːs/
Popularity of Truce
Truce hit its highest point on record in 2024, ranked #991 with 227 babies given the name — the peak of the entire 2009-2024 stretch of Social Security data.
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FAQ
What does the name Truce mean?
A temporary halt to fighting, a ceasefire.
How do you pronounce Truce?
Truce is pronounced TROOS (IPA: /ˈtruːs/).
Is Truce a popular name right now?
Truce is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #991 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 2009–2024.)
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