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Prudence

Girl · Latin / English
prudence · 2 beats
VintageAnglo-SaxonLatinVirtueHistoricalRare findnickname: Pru
Meaning
Foresight, careful judgement; a Puritan virtue name with quiet steel.
The vibe

Prudence is kept promises and slow-grown things. Vintage and soft, she is the name of someone whose patience is its own kind of power.

Quick questions

Is Prudence a boy's or a girl's name?
Prudence is a girl's name of Latin / English origin.

What is a good nickname for Prudence?
Pru is the natural nickname for Prudence.

How popular is Prudence?
Prudence is a genuinely rare pick — you will seldom meet another.

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