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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Having sound judgment and caution in one's actions
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- PROO-duhns
Prudence is a Latin name meaning having sound judgment and caution in one's actions. It's a virtue name that speaks directly to that quality, with no hidden or symbolic layers to decode. If you want a name that says exactly what it means, Prudence does that plainly.
Meaning & Origin of Prudence
Meaning: Having sound judgment and caution in one's actions.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Prudence
PROO-duhnsIPA /ˈpruːdəns/
Popularity of Prudence
Prudence has been recorded in Social Security data every year from 1880 to 2024, peaking at #415 in 1880 with 17 babies given the name. By 2024 it had fallen to #2588, with just 68 babies — a name that was never common but has held on in small numbers for over a century.
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FAQ
What does the name Prudence mean?
Having sound judgment and caution in one’s actions. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Prudence?
Prudence is pronounced PROO-duhns (IPA: /ˈpruːdəns/).
Is Prudence a popular name right now?
Prudence peaked at #415 in 1880 and is ranked #2588 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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