Tru
TROO
Diminutive of Truman, word name, English
"loyal one; true"Share
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Tru Origin and Meaning
The name Tru is a boy's name meaning "loyal one; true".
With its gentle sound but edgy vibe, Tru ticks the boxes for several modern trends: one syllable boy names (see Brooks), alternatively spelled word names (see Chozen), word names with spiritual undertones (see Shepherd), and nickname style choices (see Bo). Currently in the Top 1000 for girls and boys, it is joined in the rankings by Truett and True
The nickname of American writer Capote, Tru could be see as both twist on a virtue name, or as a short form of Truman, Truett, or perhaps Atreyu or Atreus.
# 673 in the US