Truly

Pronunciation: [ tr-OOL-ee ]

Girl Name #3,074 Most Popular Hidden Gem 2 Syllables

A whimsical word name meaning genuine and sincere

English American

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Meaning & Origin

"genuinely, sincerely, faithfully"

Origin: Old English

Language: English

"in truth, authentically"

Origin: English

Language: English

The Story of Truly

Truly is an adverb turned given name, derived from the Old English 'treowe' (faithful, true) + '-ly.' It belongs to the tradition of word names — names drawn directly from the English lexicon that carry their dictionary meanings with them. The word 'truly' has been used in English since the 13th century. As a given name, it evokes authenticity, genuineness, and an honest spirit, similar to the virtue names True and Sincere.

Truly has been gaining attention as a distinctive alternative to more common virtue names, benefiting from the trend toward word names like Story, Ever, Loyal, and Brave. The name was used by Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott for their daughter Truly Madly Genevieve (born 2011), which helped introduce it to a wider audience.

Truly reflects the modern American fascination with names that carry their own definitions — names like Brave, Scout, Story, and Ever that describe character or aspiration directly. The name has a gentle whimsy about it, suggesting both authenticity ('this is truly her') and a kind of fairy-tale quality that resonates with parents who love storybook aesthetics.

Fun Facts

Truly Madly Genevieve McDermott, daughter of Tori Spelling, helped popularize the name after her birth in 2011
The word 'truly' appears over 60 times in Shakespeare's works, often in declarations of love
Truly belongs to a growing category of adverb names alongside names like Freely and Sincerely

Truly in Other Languages

French Vraiment (concept)

English Truly

Spanish Verdaderamente (concept)

Famous People Named Truly

Truly McDermott

Other

2011

Daughter of actress Tori Spelling and actor Dean McDermott, whose name helped popularize Truly as a given name

Truly Scrumptious Fictional

Other

Character from the 1968 film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, played by Sally Ann Howes — a candy seller with a magical name

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2
Popularity Rank: #3,074
Total SSA Count: 53
Cultural Origins: English American
Pronunciation: Easy
Formality: Casual
Cross-Cultural Ease: High

Common Nicknames

True Rue

Pairs Well With

Truly Mae Truly Rose Truly June Truly Belle Truly Jo Truly Wren Truly Claire

Sibling Names

Blessing Brave Story Ever Loyal Scout

Also a Boy Name

Truly is also used as a boy name, ranked #30777.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Truly

What does the name Truly mean?

"genuinely, sincerely, faithfully" (from Old English). "in truth, authentically" (from English). Truly is an adverb turned given name, derived from the Old English 'treowe' (faithful, true) + '-ly.' It belongs to the tradition of word names — names drawn directly from the English lexicon that carry their dictionary meanings with them. The word 'truly' has been used in English since the 13th century. As a given name, it evokes authenticity, genuineness, and an honest spirit, similar to the virtue names True and Sincere.

What is the origin of the name Truly?

Truly has Old English, English, and American origins. In Old English, it means "genuinely, sincerely, faithfully". In English, it means "in truth, authentically".

Is Truly a boy or girl name?

Truly is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #3074. As a boy name, it is ranked #30777. Truly is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Truly?

Truly is pronounced tr-OOL-ee.

How popular is the name Truly?

Truly is currently ranked #3074 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Truly?

Common nicknames for Truly include True and Rue.

What are good middle names for Truly?

Popular middle name pairings include Truly Mae, Truly Rose, Truly June, Truly Belle, Truly Jo, Truly Wren, and Truly Claire.

What are good sibling names for Truly?

Names that pair well with Truly as siblings include Blessing, Brave, Story, Ever, Loyal, and Scout.

How many syllables does Truly have?

Truly has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.

Is Truly a common or rare name?

Truly is an uncommon name, ranked #3074 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Truly

Truly is a girl name with English and American origins . The name means "genuinely, sincerely, faithfully" in Old English .

Is Truly a boy or girl name? Truly is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #3,074 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #30,777. Truly is more commonly used as a girl name.

Truly is currently ranked #3,074 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

The name Truly has 2 syllables and is pronounced tr-OOL-ee, making it easy to pronounce and remember.

Common nicknames for Truly include True and Rue. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.