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Trudi

A Gertrude diminutive meaning “spear of strength.”

US rank (2022)#15,306

Meaning and history

Trudi is an English, German, and Dutch diminutive of Gertrude and related names. Gertrude combines Germanic elements meaning “spear” and “strength,” traditionally interpreted as “spear of strength.” Saint Gertrude of Nivelles, a seventh-century abbess, gave the name family Christian significance. Trudi is also used independently. Notable bearers include Norwegian veterinarian and television presenter Trude “Trudi” Mostue and British artist Trudi Entwistle.

Popularity over timeUS births · girls
20032003: no US SSA record for this spelling
2004: no US SSA record for this spelling
2005: no US SSA record for this spelling
2006: no US SSA record for this spelling
2007: 6 births, rank #15,491
20082008: no US SSA record for this spelling
2009: 7 births, rank #13,704
2010: no US SSA record for this spelling
2011: no US SSA record for this spelling
2012: no US SSA record for this spelling
20132013: no US SSA record for this spelling
2014: no US SSA record for this spelling
2015: no US SSA record for this spelling
2016: no US SSA record for this spelling
2017: no US SSA record for this spelling
20182018: no US SSA record for this spelling
2019: no US SSA record for this spelling
2020: no US SSA record for this spelling
2021: no US SSA record for this spelling
20222022: 5 births, rank #15,306

Trudi moved from #845 to #886 for girls between 1965 and 1966. Its highest annual birth count came in 1965, with 140 births.