Trudy

Girl's name

Trudy is a diminutive form of Gertrude, which is of Germanic origin. It means "strength" or "spear of strength."

Meaning Spear of strength
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 29
Peak year 1947

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Trudy Styler - Actress and producer, known for "Moon" and "Snatch."
  • Trudy Marshall - Actress, starred in "The Sullivans" and "The Big Sleep."
  • Trudy Desmond - Jazz singer, known for "The Trudy Desmond Quartet."
  • Trudy Young - Actress, appeared in "The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie."
  • Trudy Kerr - Jazz vocalist, known for "Day Dream" album.
  • Trudy Hargrave - Actress, starred in "The Man Who Knew Too Much."
  • Trudy Pitts - Jazz organist and vocalist, known for "Introducing the Fabulous Trudy Pitts."
  • Trudy Hellier - Actress, known for "The Castle" and "The Dish."
  • Trudy Lacey - Basketball coach, led Old Dominion to NCAA title.
  • Trudy Chacón - Fictional character in "Avatar," portrayed

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