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