Meaning: Prudence; a name associated with wisdom and good judgment
The story
Prudence is an English and French name linked with Latin Prudentia and Prudentius. The English virtue word reinforced its use, bringing the practical idea of careful judgment into the name.
Nicknames
- Pru
- Prue
- Prudie
Spellings & variants
- Prudencia
- Prudentia
Popularity
Uncommon
Outside the US top 1,000.
Style
Origins
Prudence comes from English, French, and Latin.
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