Find out how popular the first name Trudi has been for the last 49 years (from 1974 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Trudi by gender

Based on the last 49 years of data, Trudi is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Trudi.

The history of the first name Trudi

The name Trudi is a diminutive form of the German name Gertrude, which is derived from the Old German name Geratrudis. This name has its roots in the Germanic words "ger" meaning "spear" and "trud" meaning "strength." It emerged around the 8th century and was initially popular among the Germanic tribes of central Europe.

The name Gertrude gained popularity across Europe during the Middle Ages, particularly in regions with strong Germanic cultural influences. It was often associated with holy women and religious figures, as Saint Gertrude of Nivelles, a 7th-century Benedictine nun, was widely revered.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Trudi is found in the 12th-century German epic poem "Das Nibelungenlied," where a character named Trudi appears as a minor figure. In the 16th century, the name was used by the German theologian and Reformer Trudi Rauchbild, who was a prominent figure during the Protestant Reformation.

During the Renaissance period, the name Trudi gained further recognition when the Italian Renaissance painter Trudi Gentilleschi (1597-1651) achieved fame for her artistic talents and her role in advancing the acceptance of women artists in the 17th century.

In the 19th century, the name was borne by the German writer and activist Trudi Lewald (1812-1888), who was a pioneer in the women's rights movement and advocated for improved education and legal rights for women in Germany.

Another notable figure who carried the name Trudi was the Austrian-American actress Trudi Klein (1913-1976), who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career in the mid-20th century.

The name Trudi has also been associated with several literary figures, including the German author Trudi Hermannová (1900-1958), who wrote extensively about her experiences during World War II and the Holocaust.

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