Truman
Meaning of Truman
Truman is a male name with American and British English pronunciations that are pronounced as TROO-muhn (/ˈtru.mən/). It is also sometimes spelled as Trueman. The name Truman has been given to baby boys in the United States for many years, with its popularity fluctuating over time. In recent years, it has ranked around the 1000 mark, making it a moderately popular choice. While the name Truman may not be among the most popular names currently, it still holds a classic and timeless charm that many parents find appealing.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as TROO-muhn (/ˈtru.mən/)
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Notable People Named Truman
| Truman Garcia Capote was a celebrated American writer known for literary classics like Breakfast at Tiffany's and In Cold Blood, with many of his works being adapted into films and television dramas. |
| Truman Heminway Aldrich was a versatile professional who served as a civil engineer, mining company executive, paleontologist, United States House of Representatives member, and Postmaster of Birmingham, making him the only Republican to represent Alabama's 9th congressional district. |
| Truman Kella Gibson, Jr. was an influential African-American businessman, attorney, government advisor, and boxing promoter who played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement as a member of the "Black Cabinet." |
| Truman Bradley was a versatile actor and narrator known for his work in radio, television, and film. |
| Private Truman Head, also known as "California Joe," was a renowned member of the 1st United States Sharpshooters during the American Civil War, serving under Colonel Hiram Berdan. |
| Truman Smith was a prominent American politician who served in the United States Senate and House of Representatives, as well as the Connecticut House of Representatives during the 19th century. |
| Truman Smith Baxter, the 16th mayor of Vancouver, was born on a farm near Carlingford, Ontario, to Richard and Elizabeth Baxter, with ancestral ties to the United Empire Loyalists. |
| Truman Handy Newberry was an American businessman and politician who served as the Secretary of the Navy and as a U.S. Senator from Michigan. |
| Truman Washington Dailey, also known as Mashi Manyi and Sunge Hka, was the last native speaker of the Otoe-Missouria dialect of Chiwere and a member of the Otoe-Missouria Tribe of Indians. |
| Truman William Brophy, an American oral surgeon, was renowned for founding the Chicago College of Dental Surgery and pioneering innovative techniques for correcting cleft lip and cleft palate. |
| Truman Fassett Bewley is an American economist known for his work on sticky wages and the author of Why Wages Don't Fall During a Recession. |
| Truman J. Nelson was an American writer, civil rights activist, and curator known for his historical novels and essays addressing revolution, revolutionary morality, anti-racism, and the civil rights struggle in the United States. |
| Truman Bradley, also known as Truman Mauwee, was a Schaghticoke Native American residing in Nichols village, Trumbull, Connecticut. |
| Truman N. Burrill (1832–1896) served as Chief of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in the United States Department of the Treasury from 1883 to 1885. |
| Truman Franklin Wilbanks was an American football coach and educator, known for his tenure as the head football coach at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette from 1931 to 1936. |
