Edeltrud

The first name Edeltrud, used for girls, carries the meanings 'the noble powerful', 'the noble in battle', and 'the noble confidante'. It is a modernized variant of Adeltrud.

What does the name Edeltrud mean?

Edeltrud is a feminine first name associated with the meanings 'the noble powerful', 'the noble in battle', and 'the noble confidante'. This form has its origins in the Old High German language and represents a newer variant of Adeltrud and the original form Adaltrud. The name consists of the elements adal, which means 'noble', 'distinguished', 'the nobility', 'of noble birth', 'noble lineage', or 'noble descent', and trud, which means 'strong', 'the power', 'the strength', or 'the might'. Over time, the second element has also been interpreted as trut, meaning 'confidant' and 'dear'. Other variants include Adeltraud, Adeltraut, Adeltrut, Adeltrude, Altraud, Altrud, Altrude, Edeltraud, Edeltraut, Edeltruda, and Edeltrude. Saint Aldetrude of Maubeuge, who lived in the 7th century, was a Frankish nun and abbess of the Abbey of Maubeuge. Another saint, Adaltrude, lived in the 9th century and was Countess of Aurillac as well as the mother of Saint Gerald of Aurillac.

Where does the name Edeltrud come from?

Edeltrud is a feminine first name with Old High German origins, meaning 'the noble powerful'. The name is composed of the words adal, which means 'noble', 'distinguished', 'the nobility', 'of noble birth', 'noble lineage', or 'noble descent', and trud, which means 'strong', 'the power', 'the strength', or 'the might', or also trut, which means 'confidant' and 'dear'. These word components come from Old High German. The language is German.

How do you pronounce Edeltrud?

The pronunciation of Edeltrud is three syllables and concise: 'E-del-trud' [ˈeːdl̩tʁuːt]. The long, dark 'u' sound in the stressed syllable gives the name a sonorous depth and a certain weight. The strong ending emphasizes the name's severity. Edeltrud appears determined and serious – reduced in sound but powerful in effect, with an almost archaic clarity.

When is the name day of Edeltrud?

The name day for Edeltrud is celebrated on February 25 and June 23.

Popularity

In Germany, Edeltrud is considered a rare first name. In 2013, it ranked 3,816th on the list of the most common baby names for girls. Between 2010 and 2024, Edeltrud was given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it at 10,750th. In the last ten years, no child has received this name. Information on the global popularity and frequency of Edeltrud is also available, including rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Ed / Eddy / Edel / Edi / Edu / Ele / Traudl / Trudel / Trudi / Trutchen