Trudy
Trudy: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɹudi/
Meaning and origin of Trudy
- A diminutive of Gertrude, also used as a formal female given name.
Etymology
Shortened Gertrude + -y.
How popular is Trudy?
Since 1880, 25,623 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Trudy (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #238 in 1946. Its highest rank for boys was #3982 in 1946. In 2025, 25 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Trudy
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Trudy FAQ
What does the name Trudy mean?
A diminutive of Gertrude, also used as a formal female given name. Shortened Gertrude + -y.
How popular is the name Trudy?
Since 1880, 25,623 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Trudy (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #238 in 1946. Its highest rank for boys was #3982 in 1946. In 2025, 25 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Trudy a boy or girl name?
Trudy is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 25,623 girls and 5 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.