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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Prudent, wise, cautious (short form of Prudence)
- Origin
- English (short form of Prudence, ult. Latin)
- Pronunciation
- PROO
Prue is a short, brisk form of Prudence, an English name that traces back to Latin. It's pronounced PROO, and it carries the meaning of the longer name: prudent, wise, cautious. If you love the sound of Prudence but want something shorter and easier to say, Prue gives you that.
Meaning & Origin of Prue
Meaning: Prudent, wise, cautious (short form of Prudence).
Origin: English (short form of Prudence, ult. Latin).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Prue
PROOIPA /pruː/
Popularity of Prue
Prue does not appear in U.S. Social Security birth-name records (38,443 names on file, 1880–present) — likely too rare, too new, or recorded under a different spelling. No popularity rank or trend is shown rather than an invented one.
FAQ
What does the name Prue mean?
Prudent, wise, cautious (short form of Prudence). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Prue?
Prue is pronounced PROO (IPA: /pruː/).
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