Trudy
Meaning
diminutive of Gertrude, 'spear strength'
The formal names behind Trudy
Trudy is an established short form of this name.
Gertrude · Germanic origin · spear of strength
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Trudy peaked in the 1950s.
When you meet Trudy
People given the name Trudy in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1950 to 1979. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Trudy deep dive
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