Find out how popular the first name Trude has been for the last 1 years (from 1974 to 1974) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Trude by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Trude is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1974, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Trude.

The history of the first name Trude

The name Trude is a feminine given name with Germanic origins. It is a short form of the Old High German name Gertrude, which is derived from the Germanic elements "ger" meaning "spear" and "thrud" meaning "strength" or "force". The name Trude can therefore be interpreted as "strong with a spear" or "strong warrior".

In the Middle Ages, the name Gertrude, and its short form Trude, gained popularity due to the veneration of St. Gertrude of Nivelles, a 7th-century Benedictine abbess and patron saint of travelers and gardeners. Her feast day is celebrated on March 17th in the Catholic Church, further contributing to the name's widespread use in medieval Europe.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Trude is in the 8th century, when a Benedictine nun named Trude von Bamberg lived in the Monastery of St. Michael in Bamberg, Germany. She was known for her piety and devotion to her religious duties.

In the 11th century, Trude von Backum was a German noblewoman and landowner in the region of Westphalia. She was instrumental in the founding of the town of Backum and the local church, which still stands today.

During the 13th century, Trude von Soest was a prominent figure in the Hanseatic League, a powerful economic alliance of trading cities in Northern Europe. She was a successful merchant and ship owner, trading goods throughout the Baltic Sea region.

In the 16th century, Trude Preger was a German Renaissance artist known for her intricate woodcut prints and engravings. She was one of the few female artists of her time to achieve recognition and success.

In the 19th century, Trude Herr was a German playwright and novelist. She is best known for her plays that explored themes of social injustice and the struggle of women in a male-dominated society. Some of her notable works include "Die Opfergabe" (The Sacrifice) and "Frauenrechte" (Women's Rights).

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