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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Spear strength (via Gertrude)
- Origin
- German
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- TROO-dee
Trudy (TROO-dee) is a vintage-feeling girl's name of German origin, a short form of Gertrude, which means "spear strength." It's a brisk, friendly two-syllable name with an old-fashioned warmth.
Meaning & Origin of Trudy
Meaning: Spear strength (via Gertrude).
Origin: German.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Trudy
TROO-deeIPA /ˈtruːdi/
Popularity of Trudy
Trudy peaked at #238 in 1946, when 891 girls were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #4751, with 29 girls named Trudy that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Trudy mean?
Spear strength (via Gertrude). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Trudy?
Trudy is pronounced TROO-dee (IPA: /ˈtruːdi/).
Is Trudy a popular name right now?
Trudy peaked at #238 in 1946 and is ranked #4751 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1896–2024.)
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