Ortrud
/AA-R-T-R-AH-D/
Faithful at the point, from the Germanic ort (point, spear-tip) and thrud (strength) or trud (faithful), a name of keen edge and loyal strength. It belongs to the scheming antagonist of Wagner's Lohengrin, but at root joins the sharp spear-point to steadfast, unbending resolve.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Ortrud is a Christian girl name of German origin, meaning “Faithful at the point, from the Germanic ort (point, spear-tip) and thrud (strength) or trud (faithful), a name of keen edge and loyal strength. It belongs to the scheming antagonist of Wagner's Lohengrin, but at root joins the sharp spear-point to steadfast, unbending resolve.”.
Ortrud is a girl's name of German origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Faithful at the point, from the Germanic ort (point, spear-tip) and thrud (strength) or trud (faithful), a name of keen edge and loyal strength. It belongs to the scheming antagonist of Wagner's Lohengrin, but at root joins the sharp spear-point to steadfast, unbending resolve." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among German, European families, Ortrud carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Ortrud
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Ortrud lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Ortrud's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Ortrud's saint & feast day →What does Ortrud's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Ortrud resonates in either tradition.
Ortrud's destiny number is 6 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Ortrud's full reading →
Does Ortrud go with your family's names?
Ortrud breaks into 6 sounds: /AA-R-T-R-AH-D/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Ortrud sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Ortrud beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Ortrud — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Ortrud
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Common questions about Ortrud
What does the name Ortrud mean?
Ortrud means "Faithful at the point, from the Germanic ort (point, spear-tip) and thrud (strength) or trud (faithful), a name of keen edge and loyal strength. It belongs to the scheming antagonist of Wagner's Lohengrin, but at root joins the sharp spear-point to steadfast, unbending resolve.." It is a girl name of German origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Ortrud a boy or girl name?
Ortrud is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Ortrud?
Ortrud is of German origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among German, European families.
Is Ortrud a Christian name?
Yes. Ortrud is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of German origin.
What does Ortrud mean in German?
Ortrud originates from German, where it means "Faithful at the point, from the Germanic ort (point, spear-tip) and thrud (strength) or trud (faithful), a name of keen edge and loyal strength. It belongs to the scheming antagonist of Wagner's Lohengrin, but at root joins the sharp spear-point to steadfast, unbending resolve.."
What are common nicknames for Ortrud?
Common short forms of Ortrud include Orti.
What is the numerology of Ortrud?
Ortrud has a Pythagorean destiny number of 6 — nurturing and family devotion.
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