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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Truthful, genuine
- Origin
- English (respelling of 'True')
- Gender
- Neutral
- Pronunciation
- TROO
Tru is a modern, gender-neutral respelling of True, an English name pronounced TROO. It's often shortened in people's minds to just "truth," but as a form of True it more precisely conveys "truthful, genuine" — describing a quality rather than naming the abstract idea itself.
Meaning & Origin of Tru
Meaning: Truthful, genuine.
Origin: English (respelling of 'True').
A common claim: truth Actually: Usually broadened to 'truth,' but as a respelling of 'True' it more precisely conveys 'truthful, genuine' — an adjective, not the abstract noun.
How to Pronounce Tru
TROOIPA /ˈtruː/
Popularity of Tru
Tru ranked #618 on the SSA's 2024 list with 461 babies given the name, which is also its highest rank in the data going back to 1995.
Names Like Tru
These names share Tru’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
What does the name Tru mean?
Truthful, genuine.
How do you pronounce Tru?
Tru is pronounced TROO (IPA: /ˈtruː/).
Is Tru a popular name right now?
Tru is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #618 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1995–2024.)
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