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GirlGermanic

Trudi

TROO-dee

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

3,215

Peak Year

#140 in 1965

First Recorded

1938

Style

Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Trudi is a short form of Gertrude, meaning "strength of a spear" or "spear ruler."

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Trudi Canavan

    Australian fantasy writer, known for Black Magician series

  • Trudi Lacey

    Former WNBA head coach and player

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Personality Traits

PracticalLoyalOrganizedStrong-willed

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