"faithful, loyal, genuine"
Origin: Old English
Language: English
True
Pronunciation: [ tr-OO ]
Girl Name
#1,168 Most Popular
Hidden Gem
1 Syllable
The simplest promise: to be genuine
American
Modern
Minimalist
Bold
Whimsical
Meaning & Origin
"real, authentic, not false"
Origin: Proto-Germanic
Language: English
The Story of True
True comes from Old English treowe meaning faithful, loyal, or genuine, related to the Proto-Germanic trewwaz. As a given name, True represents a modern movement toward using simple, meaningful English words as names: a form of naming that values authenticity over tradition. The word has been used as an adjective expressing the highest form of fidelity for over a thousand years.
True gained celebrity spotlight when Khloe Kardashian named her daughter True Thompson in 2018, sparking mainstream interest. It fits perfectly alongside other modern minimalist names like Bear, North, Saint, and River: names that make a statement through simplicity.
True reflects a cultural desire for authenticity in an age of curated social media personas. As a name, it is a declaration of values. In American culture, true carries connotations of both moral integrity and romantic devotion as in true love.
Fun Facts
- Khloe Kardashian named her daughter True Thompson in 2018
- True comes from Old English treowe, the same root as trust and troth
- True Blood, the HBO vampire series, helped keep this word in cultural conversation before it became a baby name trend
True in Other Languages
French
Vrai
German
Wahrhaft
English
True
Spanish
Verdad
Swedish
Trogen
Japanese
トゥルー
Famous People Named True
T
True Thompson
Other
2018
Daughter of Khloe Kardashian and NBA player Tristan Thompson, who brought the name True to mainstream attention
T
True O'Brien
Actor
1993
American actress known for her role in the soap opera Days of Our Lives
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity Rank
- #1,168
- Total SSA Count
- 206
- Cultural Origins
- American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Alternative Spellings
Pairs Well With
True Grace
True Mae
True Evelyn
True Rose
True Violet
True Jade
Sibling Names
Also a Boy Name
True is also used as a boy name, ranked #987.
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Frequently Asked Questions About True
What does the name True mean?
"faithful, loyal, genuine" (from Old English). "real, authentic, not false" (from Proto-Germanic). True comes from Old English treowe meaning faithful, loyal, or genuine, related to the Proto-Germanic trewwaz. As a given name, True represents a modern movement toward using simple, meaningful English words as names: a form of naming that values authenticity over tradition. The word has been used as an adjective expressing the highest form of fidelity for over a thousand years.
What is the origin of the name True?
True has Old English, Proto-Germanic, and American origins. In Old English, it means "faithful, loyal, genuine". In Proto-Germanic, it means "real, authentic, not false".
Is True a boy or girl name?
True is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #1168. As a boy name, it is ranked #987. True is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce True?
True is pronounced tr-OO.
How popular is the name True?
True is currently ranked #1168 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are good middle names for True?
Popular middle name pairings include True Grace, True Mae, True Evelyn, True Rose, True Violet, and True Jade.
What are good sibling names for True?
Names that pair well with True as siblings include Blue, Bear, Sage, Wilder, River, and North.
How many syllables does True have?
True has 1 syllable, making it easy to say and remember.
Is True a common or rare name?
True is an uncommon name, ranked #1168 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name True
True is a girl name with American origins . The name means "faithful, loyal, genuine" in Old English .
Is True a boy or girl name? True is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #1,168 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #987. True is more commonly used as a boy name.
True is currently ranked #1,168 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name True has 1 syllable and is pronounced tr-OO, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Alternative spellings of True include Tru, Truly, Truth, Trudy . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.