Rotraud

The first name Rotraud is female and carries the meanings "the glorious powerful one", "the glorious strong one", "the strong one with distinction", and "the honorable confidante". Its roots go back to Old High German.

What does the name Rotraud mean?

Rotraud is a female first name that means "the glorious powerful one", "the glorious strong one", "the strong one with distinction", and "the honorable confidante". The origin of the name lies in Old High German. It originally consists of the terms hruom, which means "glory", "honor", "distinction", or "praise", and trud, which means "strong", "the power", "the strength", or "the might". Later, the second element was reinterpreted as trut for "confidant" and "beloved". Historically, many noble women bore this name, including Chrodtrud, the wife of Charles Martel, and Rotrud, the daughter of Charlemagne. Variants of the name include Chrotrud, Chrodtrud, Hrodtrud, Rotraut, and Rotrud.

Where does the name Rotraud come from?

The name Rotraud has its roots in Old High German and means "the glorious powerful one". It is composed of the Old High German words hruom, which means "glory", "honor", "distinction", or "praise", and trud, which means "strong", "the power", "the strength", or "the might". Alternatively, the second element can also be interpreted as trut for "confidant" and "beloved". The language is German.

How do you pronounce Rotraud?

The sound and pronunciation of Rotraud are powerful and two-syllable. It is pronounced as "Rot-raud" [ˈʁoːtʁaʊ̯t] and combines the long, dark "o" in the onset with the diphthong "au" in the second syllable. This leads to a wide, tension-filled sound curve. The strong ending "-d" provides a determined conclusion. Rotraud radiates strength and an archaic grace – a name with a clear silhouette, broad sound space, and compelling, self-assured presence.

When is the name day of Rotraud?

Rotraud's name day is celebrated on June 22 and September 23.

Popularity

In Germany, Rotraud is a relatively common first name. In 2013, it ranked 2,584th in the list of the most common female first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Rotraud was given as a first name in Germany about 20 times, placing it at 7,669th. However, in the last ten years, no child has received this name anymore.

Nicknames & pet names

Dodo / Rodl / Roro / Rothaut / Rotkraut / Traudel / Traudi / Traudl / Trautchen / Tschumpel

Famous people

• Rotraud Harling (German photographer)
• Rotraud Schindler (German actress and comedienne (ex-wife of Dieter Hallervorden))
• Rotraud-Susanne Berner (picture book author)