Meaning of name Prudence

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Meaning

The name Prudence has the following meaning:

A girl who demonstrates cautiousness and who has foresight. Also has the meaning of "good judgement" in English.

It is a female name, suitable for baby girls.

Popularity

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As a baby girl name, Prudence is currently not a popular baby name in the USA.

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Pronunciation

The name Prudence is pronounced as proo-duns

Origins

Prudence originates from the Latin language.
See other suggested Latin girl baby names.

Related names

The following names are baby names related to Prudence and are suitable names for brothers and sisters of Prudence: Boys - Columbo, Columbus, Maximilian, Maximus, Sebastian, Girls - Monnie, Nydia, Both genders - Francis, Joyce, Trinity

Variants

Popular Variants for the name Prudence: Predentia, Prew (French), Prewdence (French), Pru, Prudencia (French), Prudensa, Prudensia, Prudentia, Prudentiane (French), Prudenzia (French), Prudi, Prudie, Prudy, Prue (French), Pruie

Style

We think the name Prudence should fall under the following style category: For Both Genders.

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Impression

Based on our research, most people would imagine a person with the name Prudence to be: A feminine and homely woman

In one word, you might describe Prudence as a(n) "homely" person.

See other "homely" names for girls.

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Famous persons

The names of some famous persons by the name Prudence (or its variants) are:

Prudence Heward, born on 2 July, a famous artist. Prudence Heward's background: A Canadian painter.

Prudence Bushnell, born on 9 February, a famous diplomat. Prudence Bushnell's background: An American diplomat and former United States Ambassador to Kenya and Guatemala.

Prudence Anne Villiers Farrow, born on 20 January, a famous actress. Prudence Anne Villiers Farrow's background: A younger sister of actress Mia Farrow and daughter of film director John Farrow and actress Maureen O'Sullivan. Some of her films, including The Purple Rose of Cairo and Widows' Peak.

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