Edeltraut

Edeltraut can be translated as 'the noble powerful one,' 'the noble fight,' or 'the noble confidante.' This name is considered a modern variant of the old German name Adeltrud.

What does the name Edeltraut mean?

Edeltraut carries the meanings of 'the noble powerful one,' 'the noble fight,' and 'the noble confidante.' It is a newer form of the more traditional name Adeltrud. Its roots trace back to the Old High German language. The name originally consists of the elements adal, meaning 'noble,' 'distinguished,' 'the nobility,' 'of noble descent,' or 'noble lineage,' and trud, meaning 'strong,' 'the power,' 'the strength,' or 'the might.' Later, the second element was reinterpreted as trut, meaning 'familiar' or 'dear.' Other variants include Adeltraud, Adeltraut, Adeltrut, Adeltrude, Altraud, Altrud, Altrude, Edeltraud, Edeltruda, Edeltrud, and Edeltrude. The saint Aldetrude of Maubeuge lived in the 7th century and was a Frankish nun who became the abbess of the Abbey of Maubeuge. Another saint Adaltrude from the 9th century was Countess d'Aurillac and the mother of Saint Gerald of Aurillac.

Where does the name Edeltraut come from?

The etymology of Edeltraut can be traced back to an Old High German feminine first name meaning 'the noble powerful one.' The name consists of the Old High German words adal for 'noble,' 'distinguished,' 'the nobility,' or 'noble descent,' and trud for 'strong,' 'the power,' or 'the strength.' Later, trud was also interpreted as trut for 'familiar' or 'dear.' Languages: German.

How do you pronounce Edeltraut?

The name Edeltraut is pronounced as 'E-del-traut' [ˈeːdl̩tʁaʊt]. It has a harmonious sound structure that features a clear rhythm, while the ending sounds somewhat softer. The combination of a firm consonant core and an open diphthong creates a balanced tension. Edeltraut radiates firmness and reliability – traditionally, clearly defined, and with quiet strength.

When is the name day of Edeltraut?

The name day of Edeltraut is celebrated on February 25 and June 23.

Popularity

Edeltraut is a rather rare name in Germany. In 2016, it ranked 4,471st on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best ranking was in 2012, reaching 3,656th place. Over the last ten years, Edeltraut has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 7,773rd in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,054th.

Nicknames & pet names

Eddie / Edel / Edelchen / Eselkraut / Sauertraud / Traudel / Traudi / Trauti / Trautschen / Trude / Trudi

Famous people

• Edeltraut Elsner (German actress)
• Edeltraut Herder (German writer)
• Edeltraut Klapproth (German painter)