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
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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