Trudy
Trudy is a Christian girl name of Germanic origin, meaning “Spear strength”.
| Meaning | Spear strength |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Germanic |
| Pronunciation | TROO-dee |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands |
Meaning and origin of Trudy
Trudy is a pet form of Gertrude, from the Germanic ger, 'spear', and thrud, 'strength'. Saint Gertrude of Nivelles, a seventh-century abbess, and Saint Gertrude the Great, a thirteenth-century German mystic, made the full name well known. The short form Trudy (German Trude) was used as an independent name in the twentieth century.
Is Trudy a Christian name?
Trudy comes from Gertrude, a Catholic saint's name, though as a pet name it has a mainly homely feel.
How popular is Trudy?
Used in the mid-twentieth century; rare today.
Gifts with the name Trudy
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Trudy
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Trudy mean?
Trudy means 'Spear strength'. It is of Germanic origin.
Is Trudy a Christian name?
Trudy comes from Gertrude, a Catholic saint's name, though as a pet name it has a mainly homely feel.
How do you pronounce Trudy?
Trudy is pronounced TROO-dee.
Is Trudy a boy or girl name?
Trudy is usually a girl name.